Lashandra
Beautiful woman born as a result of answered prayers.
Name Census estimates that about 891 living Americans carry the first name Lashandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashandra today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashandra births was 1980 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashandra. 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
891
~ 1 in 384,685 Americans
Peak year
1980
68 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,927
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Lashandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashandra from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 439 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashandra 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 Lashandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lashandras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lashandra, while Illinois, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashandra
The name Lashandra is a relatively modern name, emerging in the 20th century as a combination of the French name Lashelle and the Greek name Alexandra. It does not have a direct linguistic origin from a specific language or culture.
The name Lashelle is derived from the French word "la belle," meaning "the beautiful one." Alexandra, on the other hand, is a Greek name that means "defender of mankind." The blending of these two names created the unique name Lashandra, which carries the connotations of beauty and strength.
There are no records of the name Lashandra appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records before the 20th century. However, once the name gained popularity, several notable individuals have carried this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lashandra is Lashandra Beckwith, an American actress born in 1968. She is known for her roles in films such as "Poetic Justice" and "The Brothers."
Another notable Lashandra is Lashandra Holway, an American professional basketball player born in 1980. She played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks.
Lashandra Mayfield, born in 1971, is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur. She founded the company "Lashandra's Inspirations," which focuses on empowering women through personal development and wellness programs.
In the music industry, Lashandra Monet is an American singer and songwriter born in 1989. She has released several albums and singles, with her music blending elements of R&B, pop, and soul.
Lashandra Wallace, born in 1976, is an American journalist and news anchor. She has worked for various television networks, including NBC and ABC, and is known for her coverage of significant news events.
While these are some notable individuals who have carried the name Lashandra, it is essential to note that the name's popularity and usage have varied over time and across different regions and cultures.
People
Lashandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashandra 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
Lashandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 891 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashandra 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 384,685 US residents.
Is Lashandra a common name?
We classify Lashandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 960 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashandra was 1980, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashandra is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lashandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashandra 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.