Total births
452
Girls' name · since 1961
Lasonja
452 babies named Lasonja in U.S. Social Security records since 1961, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 452
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Lasonja is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 452 have been recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lasonja has been recorded 452 times among girls since 1961, 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 1961 to 1995.
- 452 total births
- 1961–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
452 girls have been named Lasonja since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 452
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Lasonja was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
32 babies were named Lasonja in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Lasonja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lasonja splits its recorded history at 1976: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lasonja at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Lasonja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1995
- Peak year (1970)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lasonja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lasonja's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Lasonja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
126 births
- 1970s
1970s
229 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 229 births (51% of all-time use).
Lasonja by state
Where Lasonja concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 26 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
Alabama share of Lasonja's total US births 5.8%
Even split
26 of 452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lasonja? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 452 babies named Lasonja. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 32 births.
When was Lasonja most popular? ▼
Lasonja was most popular in the 1970s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Lasonja most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lasonja are Alabama (26 births), Texas (24 births), Georgia (13 births).
How long has the name Lasonja been used? ▼
Records for Lasonja go back to 1961, giving 35 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Lasonja? ▼
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 Lasonja's data
- Lasonja's decade-level peak was the 1970s (229 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Lasonjas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Lasonja
Nearby Names Like Lasonja
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lasonja
Lashonda Girl
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Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
#13771 2,837 births
Lashunda Girl
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Compare Lasonja side by side: Lasonja vs Lashonda Lasonja vs Lashawn Lasonja vs Lashanda
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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, 1961–1995 (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. "Lasonja: Baby Name Since 1961 - 452 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lasonja. 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 Lasonja 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.