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Lashan

A name of unclear origin, potentially Persian or Arabic.

Name Census estimates that about 538 living Americans carry the first name Lashan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Lashan today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashan births was 1970 (51 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashan. 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

538

~ 1 in 637,090 Americans

Peak year

1970

51 babies that year

Average age

52

years old

1982 SSA rank

#6,940

Tracked since 1963

Gender

Gender distribution for Lashan

Lashan leans heavily female at 85.5% of total registrations, but 87 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

15% male
85% female
Male87 (14.5%)Female512 (85.5%)

Lashan as a male name

  • Ranked #6,940 in 1982
  • 5 male births in 1982
  • Peak: 1974 (10 births)

Lashan as a female name

  • Ranked #12,679 in 1994
  • 6 female births in 1994
  • Peak: 1970 (51 births)

Popularity

Lashan: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Lashan from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 365 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

MaleFemale
013263851196519701975198019851990

Decades

Lashan 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 Lashan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1960s8126134
1970s61304365
1980s186280
1990s02020

Geography

Where Lashans live

The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Lashan, while New York, Alabama, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Lashan

The name Lashan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, specifically in the region of the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "lashin," which means "eloquent" or "well-spoken." The name was likely given to individuals who were admired for their oratory skills or their ability to express themselves with clarity and eloquence.

In the early days of Islam, the name Lashan gained prominence as it was associated with scholarly pursuits and the study of Islamic texts. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and manuscripts dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. During this period, several prominent scholars and writers bore the name Lashan, contributing to the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Islamic world.

One of the most notable figures in history with the name Lashan was Abu Lashan al-Mawsili, a renowned Arab poet and literary critic who lived in the 9th century. His works were highly influential in shaping the literary traditions of the time, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his keen critical insights.

Another significant figure was Lashan ibn Abi al-Qasim, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and made significant contributions to the development of legal thought within the Islamic tradition.

In the 12th century, Lashan al-Din al-Shahrazuri was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made notable contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments. His works were widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the Islamic world.

During the 13th century, Lashan al-Baghdadi was a renowned physician and philosopher who authored several influential works on medicine, philosophy, and natural sciences. His writings were widely circulated and studied in academic circles, and he was highly regarded for his intellectual prowess.

Lashan ibn al-Khatib was a 14th century Arab historian and scholar who served as a court historian and advisor to several rulers in the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. His historical accounts and chronicles provide valuable insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Lashan, each contributing to various fields of knowledge and leaving their mark on the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Arabic-speaking world.

People

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FAQ

Lashan: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lashan?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 538 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashan 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 637,090 US residents.

Is Lashan a common name?

We classify Lashan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 599 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Lashan most popular?

The single biggest year for Lashan was 1970, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashan is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Lashan a female name?

Yes, 85.5% of people registered as Lashan 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.

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.

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