Lasean
A unique spelling variation of the masculine name "Lasaun" of French origins.
Name Census estimates that about 547 living Americans carry the first name Lasean. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Lasean today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lasean births was 1972 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lasean. 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.
People living today
547
~ 1 in 626,608 Americans
Peak year
1972
26 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,701
Tracked since 1967
Gender
Gender distribution for Lasean
Lasean is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 573 total registrations, 418 (72.9%) were male and 155 (27.1%) were female.
Lasean as a male name
- Ranked #11,701 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2009 (20 births)
Lasean as a female name
- Ranked #19,216 in 2008
- 5 female births in 2008
- Peak: 1970 (16 births)
Popularity
Lasean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lasean from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 140 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lasean 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 Lasean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laseans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lasean
The name Lasean is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language of Farsi. Derived from the Old Persian words "lasa" meaning "shining" and "an" meaning "soul," the name Lasean can be interpreted as "luminous soul" or "radiant spirit." This name has a rich historical lineage and has been documented in various ancient texts and manuscripts from the region now known as Iran.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lasean can be found in the Zoroastrian religious texts, the Avesta, which date back to the 6th century BCE. In these sacred writings, Lasean is depicted as a wise and revered figure, often associated with the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra, the founder of Zoroastrianism.
During the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Lasean was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes. Historical records from this period indicate that several prominent individuals bore this name, including Lasean the Wise, a renowned philosopher and advisor to King Darius I.
In the medieval period, the name Lasean continued to be used across the Persian cultural sphere, and references to individuals with this name can be found in various literary works and historical chronicles from the region. One notable figure was Lasean al-Hakim, a celebrated physician and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE and made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
As the Persian culture and language spread throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Lasean also gained traction in other regions. In the 11th century CE, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Khwarezm, known as Lasean al-Khwarizmi, gained widespread recognition for his spiritual teachings and literary works.
Another notable individual was Lasean al-Tabari, a renowned Islamic scholar and historian from the 9th century CE, who authored one of the most comprehensive historical works of the medieval period, the "History of the Prophets and Kings."
Throughout the centuries, the name Lasean has continued to be used across various cultures and societies, carrying with it a sense of wisdom, enlightenment, and spiritual radiance. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by diverse communities, each contributing their own unique interpretations and cultural nuances to its meaning and significance.
People
Lasean + last name combinations
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Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Lasean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lasean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 547 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lasean 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 626,608 US residents.
Is Lasean a common name?
We classify Lasean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 573 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lasean most popular?
The single biggest year for Lasean was 1972, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lasean is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lasean a male name?
Yes, 72.9% of people registered as Lasean in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.