Lachon
A masculine name of possible Hebrew origin meaning "eloquent speech" or "tongue".
Name Census estimates that about 44 living Americans carry the first name Lachon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 90.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Lachon today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lachon births was 1966 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lachon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lachon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
44
~ 1 in 7,789,871 Americans
Peak year
1966
9 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,647
Tracked since 1966
Gender
Gender distribution for Lachon
Lachon leans heavily female at 90.0% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lachon as a male name
- Ranked #5,647 in 1974
- 5 male births in 1974
- Peak: 1974 (5 births)
Lachon as a female name
- Ranked #7,911 in 1973
- 6 female births in 1973
- Peak: 1966 (9 births)
Popularity
Lachon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lachon from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lachon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lachon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lachon
The name Lachon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. It is likely derived from the Aramaic word "lachon," which means "tongue" or "language." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were skilled in languages or communication.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Lachon appeared in various Aramaic and Syriac texts, often referring to scholars or scribes who were proficient in multiple languages. One notable example is Lachon bar Lachon, a renowned Aramaic poet and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of Mesopotamia.
During the medieval period, the name Lachon was also found in Arabic sources, particularly in regions where Aramaic influence was strong. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Lachon al-Basri, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Basra, Iraq, during the 8th century CE.
In the 11th century, a Jewish philosopher and physician named Lachon ben Isaac ben Shalomoh was born in Cordoba, Spain. He wrote extensively on topics such as astronomy, mathematics, and medicine, and his works were widely studied in both Islamic and Christian circles.
Another notable figure with the name Lachon was Lachon Mukhtar, a Kurdish warrior and ruler who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the struggle against the Ottoman Empire and is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Kurdish revolts of that era.
In the 19th century, a French Orientalist and linguist named Lachon de Sacy made significant contributions to the study of Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages. He was born in 1758 and played a crucial role in the establishment of the École des Langues Orientales Vivantes (School of Living Oriental Languages) in Paris.
While the name Lachon has its roots in ancient Aramaic culture, it has been used across various regions and communities throughout history, often associated with individuals who excelled in languages, communication, or scholarly pursuits.
People
Lachon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lachon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lachon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lachon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 44 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lachon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,789,871 US residents.
Is Lachon a common name?
We classify Lachon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lachon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lachon was 1966, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lachon is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lachon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lachon a female name?
Yes, 90.0% of people registered as Lachon in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lachon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lachon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lachon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Lachon?
Find out how many Americans are named Lachon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.