Total births
960
Girls' name · since 1969
Lashandra
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 960 babies named Lashandra, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 960
- total births
- 1969–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Lashandra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 960 have been recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lashandra has been recorded 960 times among girls since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2009.
- 960 total births
- 1969–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
960 girls have been named Lashandra since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 960
- total births
- 1969–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Lashandra was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
68 babies were named Lashandra in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Lashandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lashandra's full recorded timeline at 1985, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lashandra at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Lashandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2009
- Peak year (1980)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Lashandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lashandra's strongest decade.
439 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Lashandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
393 births
- 1980s
1980s
439 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 439 births (46% of all-time use).
How Lashandra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lashandra's total volume
Lashandra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashandra by state
Where Lashandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 102 | 10.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 92 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 91 | 9.5% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 42 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 28 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 27 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 26 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Lashandra's total US births 10.6%
Even split
102 of 960 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashandra? ▼
Lashandra has been given to 960 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 68 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Lashandra most popular? ▼
Lashandra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 439 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Lashandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashandra are Texas (102 births), Georgia (92 births), Alabama (91 births).
How long has the name Lashandra been used? ▼
Lashandra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 41 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Lashandra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lashonda, Lashawn, Lashanda, Lashay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lashandra's data
- Lashandra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (439 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lashandras (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lashandra
Nearby Names Like Lashandra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashandra
Lashonda Girl
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Lashawn Girl
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Lashanda Girl
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Lashay Girl
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Lashunda Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lashandra: Baby Name Since 1969 - 960 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashandra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lashandra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.