Total births
677
Unisex name · since 1961
Lashun
Lashun has 677 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 677
- total births
- 1961–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Lashun is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 677 have been recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Lashun recorded 677 times among girls since 1961, 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 1961 to 2000.
- 677 total births
- 1961–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
677 girls have been named Lashun since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 677
- total births
- 1961–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Lashun was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
59 babies were named Lashun in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Lashun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lashun's full recorded timeline at 1978, 29% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 71% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lashun at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Lashun popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2000
- Peak year (1970)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Lashun popularity over time - boys
326 total births recorded since 1968 (Lashun as boys' name)
Lashun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lashun's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Lashun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
158 births
- 1970s
1970s
360 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 360 births (53% of all-time use).
How Lashun 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 Lashun's total volume
Lashun vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashun by state
Where Lashun concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 58 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 33 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 25 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 21 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 18 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Lashun's total US births 8.6%
Even split
58 of 677 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashun? ▼
Lashun has been given to 677 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 59 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Lashun most popular? ▼
Lashun was most popular in the 1970s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Lashun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashun are Texas (58 births), California (33 births), Illinois (25 births).
Is Lashun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lashun is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 677 births, and as a boy's name it has 326 births.
How long has the name Lashun been used? ▼
Lashun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 40 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Lashun? ▼
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 Lashun's data
- Lashun's decade-level peak was the 1970s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lashuns (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lashun
Nearby Names Like Lashun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashun
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 Lashun side by side: Lashun vs Lashonda Lashun vs Lashawn Lashun vs Lashanda
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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, 1961–2000 (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. "Lashun: Baby Name Since 1961 - 677 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashun. 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 Lashun 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.