Total births
1,421
Girls' name · since 1967
Lashaunda
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,421 babies named Lashaunda, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,421
- total births
- 1967–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Lashaunda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,421 have been recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Lashaunda recorded 1,421 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2004.
- 1,421 total births
- 1967–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,421 girls have been named Lashaunda since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 1,421
- total births
- 1967–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Lashaunda was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
107 babies were named Lashaunda in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Lashaunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashaunda's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashaunda at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Lashaunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2004
- Peak year (1979)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Lashaunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lashaunda's strongest decade.
656 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Lashaunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s
1970s
552 births
- 1980s
1980s
656 births
- 1990s 173
1990s
173 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 656 births (46% of all-time use).
How Lashaunda 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 Lashaunda's total volume
Lashaunda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashaunda by state
Where Lashaunda concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 89 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 75 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 60 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 43 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 33 | 2.3% |
| #6 | California | | 28 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 28 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 25 | 1.8% |
North Carolina share of Lashaunda's total US births 6.3%
Even split
89 of 1,421 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Lashaunda appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashaunda? ▼
1,421 babies have been named Lashaunda since 1967. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1979 with 107 births.
When was Lashaunda most popular? ▼
Lashaunda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 656 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Lashaunda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashaunda are North Carolina (89 births), Texas (75 births), Illinois (60 births).
How long has the name Lashaunda been used? ▼
Lashaunda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 38 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Lashaunda? ▼
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 Lashaunda's data
- Lashaunda's decade-level peak was the 1980s (656 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Lashaundas (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Lashaunda
Nearby Names Like Lashaunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashaunda
Lashonda Girl
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Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
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, 1967–2004 (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. "Lashaunda: Baby Name Since 1967 - 1,421 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashaunda. 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 Lashaunda 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.