Total births
419
Girls' name · since 1969
Lashona
419 babies named Lashona in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1976. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 419
- total births
- 1969–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
419 girls have been named Lashona since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lashona recorded 419 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1996.
- 419 total births
- 1969–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
419 girls have been named Lashona since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 419
- total births
- 1969–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Lashona was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
32 babies were named Lashona in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Lashona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashona's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashona at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Lashona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1996
- Peak year (1976)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Lashona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lashona's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Lashona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
230 births
- 1980s
1980s
134 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 230 births (55% of all-time use).
Lashona by state
Where Lashona concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
Illinois share of Lashona's total US births 1.7%
Even split
7 of 419 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashona? ▼
Lashona has been given to 419 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 32 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Lashona most popular? ▼
Lashona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Lashona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashona are Illinois (7 births), Mississippi (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Lashona been used? ▼
Records for Lashona go back to 1969, giving 28 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Lashona? ▼
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 Lashona's data
- Lashona's decade-level peak was the 1970s (230 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lashonas (7 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 Lashona
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashona
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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, 1969–1996 (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. "Lashona: Baby Name Since 1969 - 419 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashona. 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 Lashona 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.