Total births
396
Unisex name · since 1962
Lashone
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 396 babies named Lashone, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 396
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Lashone sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 396 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Lashone recorded 396 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 1992.
- 396 total births
- 1962–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
396 girls have been named Lashone since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 396
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lashone was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
46 babies were named Lashone in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Lashone's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashone's SSA record in two at 1974 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 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashone at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Lashone popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1992
- Peak year (1971)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Lashone popularity over time - boys
56 total births recorded since 1971 (Lashone as boys' name)
Lashone by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lashone's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lashone births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
125 births
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 231 births (58% of all-time use).
Lashone by state
Where Lashone concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 34 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 27 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #5 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Lashone's total US births 8.6%
Even split
34 of 396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashone? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 396 babies named Lashone. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 46 births.
When was Lashone most popular? ▼
Lashone was most popular in the 1970s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Lashone most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashone are Illinois (34 births), California (27 births), New York (11 births).
Is Lashone a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lashone is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 396 births, and as a boy's name it has 56 births.
How long has the name Lashone been used? ▼
Records for Lashone go back to 1962, giving 31 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Lashone? ▼
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 Lashone's data
- Lashone's decade-level peak was the 1970s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lashones (34 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 Lashone
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashone
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Lashunda Girl
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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, 1962–1992 (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. "Lashone: Baby Name Since 1962 - 396 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashone. 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 Lashone 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.