Total births
1,275
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.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1959–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that 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.
- 1,275 total births
- 1959–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,275 girls have been named Lashaun since 1959, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1959–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Lashaun was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
68 babies were named Lashaun in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
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 at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Lashaun popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2016
- Peak year (1969)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Lashaun popularity over time - boys
887 total births recorded since 1967 (Lashaun as boys' name)
Lashaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
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
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
252 births
- 1970s
1970s
478 births
- 1980s
1980s
284 births
- 1990s 162
1990s
162 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 478 births (37% of all-time use).
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
Lashaun by state
Where Lashaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| 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. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1969 with 68 births.
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
- 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 Lashaun
Nearby Names Like Lashaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashaun
Lashonda Girl
9,234 births
Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
#13771 2,837 births
Lashunda Girl
2,270 births
Compare Lashaun side by side: Lashaun vs Lashonda Lashaun vs Lashawn Lashaun vs Lashanda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1959–2016 (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. "Lashaun: Baby Name Since 1959 - 1,275 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashaun. 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 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 June 2026.