Total births
806
Girls' name · since 1968
Lashanna
Lashanna has 806 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 806
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
806 girls have been named Lashanna since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lashanna recorded 806 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2007.
- 806 total births
- 1968–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
806 girls have been named Lashanna since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 806
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lashanna was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
67 babies were named Lashanna in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lashanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashanna's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashanna at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Lashanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Lashanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lashanna's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lashanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s
1970s
309 births
- 1980s
1980s
335 births
- 1990s 114
1990s
114 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 335 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lashanna 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 Lashanna's total volume
Lashanna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashanna by state
Where Lashanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 33 | 4.1% |
| #2 | California | | 27 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Lashanna's total US births 4.1%
Even split
33 of 806 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashanna? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 806 babies named Lashanna. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 67 births.
When was Lashanna most popular? ▼
Lashanna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lashanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashanna are New York (33 births), California (27 births), Illinois (16 births).
How long has the name Lashanna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lashanna since 1968 -- 40 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Lashanna? ▼
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 Lashanna's data
- Lashanna's decade-level peak was the 1980s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lashannas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Lashanna
Nearby Names Like Lashanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashanna
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 July 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, 1968–2007 (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. "Lashanna: Baby Name Since 1968 - 806 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashanna. 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 Lashanna 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 July 2026.