Total births
450
Girls' name · since 1962
Lasonia
450 babies named Lasonia in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 450
- total births
- 1962–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Lasonia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 450 recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lasonia has been recorded 450 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 1988.
- 450 total births
- 1962–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
450 girls have been named Lasonia since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 450
- total births
- 1962–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lasonia was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
40 babies were named Lasonia in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Lasonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lasonia's full recorded timeline at 1975, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% 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 1972 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lasonia at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Lasonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1988
- Peak year (1972)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Lasonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lasonia's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lasonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
142 births
- 1970s
1970s
259 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 259 births (58% of all-time use).
Lasonia by state
Where Lasonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Lasonia's total US births 5.8%
Even split
26 of 450 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lasonia? ▼
450 babies have been named Lasonia since 1962. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1972 with 40 births.
When was Lasonia most popular? ▼
Lasonia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Lasonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lasonia are Texas (26 births), Illinois (11 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Lasonia been used? ▼
Records for Lasonia go back to 1962, giving 27 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Lasonia? ▼
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 Lasonia's data
- Lasonia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lasonias (26 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 Lasonia
Nearby Names Like Lasonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lasonia
Lashonda Girl
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Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
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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, 1962–1988 (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. "Lasonia: Baby Name Since 1962 - 450 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lasonia. 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 Lasonia 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.