Unisex name · since 1959

Lashaun

Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 1,275 babies named Lashaun, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

#6,372 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,275
born since 1959
1970s
peak decade

1,275 girls have been named Lashaun since 1959, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lashaun has been recorded 1,275 times among girls since 1959, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2016.

  • #6,372 of 72,339 all-time among girls
  • 1,275 born since 1959
  • 1970s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lashaun ranks #6,372 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,275 born since 1959, peaking in the 1970s.

#6,372 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,275
born since 1959
1970s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Lashaun's 1,275 recorded births place it above 91.18% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

10 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

10 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by Illinois.

Lashaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Lashaun's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Lashaun popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2016

Last recorded 2016
Peak year (1969)
68
Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
020406080 195919671974198119881995200220102016 6

Lashaun popularity over time - boys

887 total births recorded since 1967 (Lashaun as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 887 births
01020304050 196719751983199119992007201520242025 5

Lashaun by decade

1970s is the heaviest window (478 births, 37% of the file).

1970s was Lashaun's strongest decade.

478 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.

Lashaun births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1970s at 478 births (37% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

How Lashaun 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 Lashaun's total volume

Lashaun vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15%20%25% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year -31, 23.6%-64, 3.8%-102, 7.4%-32, 6.2%-37, 6%-144, 3.1%-41, 5.2%-118, 2.9%-81, 4.6%-26, 6.6%-49, 4.3%-72, 12.2%-52, 5.5%-68, 4.6%-74, 4.6%Lashaun-58, 5.3%Lashaun
Lashaun vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Lashaun by state

Where Lashaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1959

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Lashaun
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Illinois
89 7.0%
#2 California
71 5.6%
#3 New York
66 5.2%
#4 District of Columbia
43 3.4%
#5 Florida
18 1.4%
#6 Ohio
11 0.9%
#7 Michigan
10 0.8%
#8 Georgia
6 0.5%
Illinois share of Lashaun's total US births 7.0%
Even split

89 of 1,275 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.

Lashaun appears in 10 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Lashaun?
1,275 babies have been named Lashaun since 1959. All-time, it sits at #6,372 of 72,339 girls' names by recorded births. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1969 with 68 births.
Where does Lashaun sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lashaun ranks #6,372 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
When was Lashaun most popular?
Lashaun was most popular in the 1970s decade with 478 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Lashaun most popular?
The top states for the name Lashaun are Illinois (89 births), California (71 births), New York (66 births).
Is Lashaun a unisex name?
Yes, Lashaun is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,275 births, and as a boy's name it has 887 births.
How long has the name Lashaun been used?
Records for Lashaun go back to 1959, giving 58 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Lashaun?
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 Lashaun's data

  • Lashaun's decade-level peak was the 1970s (478 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Illinois records the most Lashauns (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Lashaun

Nearby Names Like Lashaun

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Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Lashaun: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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, 1959–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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 Lashaun 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 August 2026.