Lashann
A feminine name derived from Shannon, the meaning is unclear.
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Lashann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashann today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashann births was 1973 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashann. 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 Lashann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
1973
13 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,923
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Lashann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashann from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 61 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
Lashann 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 Lashann 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 Lashann
The name Lashann has its origins in the African continent, specifically in the Yoruba language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century, a period marked by the rise of powerful Yoruba kingdoms and city-states.
Lashann is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ola" and "Shann." "Ola" means wealth, fortune, or prosperity, while "Shann" is a shortened form of "Shan," meaning to wander or travel. Thus, the name Lashann can be interpreted as "one who travels in prosperity" or "one who brings wealth on their journeys."
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the Yoruba culture and language suggest a rich historical and cultural significance. The Yoruba people have a long-standing tradition of giving names that reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations for their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lashann can be traced back to the 18th century, when a Yoruba woman named Lashann Oluwole (born circa 1720) gained recognition as a skilled trader and entrepreneur in the coastal town of Badagry, now part of modern-day Nigeria.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Lashann Adeyemi (1815-1892), a respected Yoruba chief and diplomat who played a crucial role in fostering trade relations between the Yoruba kingdoms and European powers during the 19th century.
In the 20th century, Lashann Sokunbi (1928-2005) emerged as a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools and educational initiatives across the country.
Lashann Olaoye (born 1965) is a renowned Nigerian-American artist whose vibrant paintings and sculptures celebrate the richness of African culture and heritage.
Lastly, Lashann Hibbard (born 1977) is a notable American entrepreneur and philanthropist, recognized for her work in promoting economic empowerment and educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
While the name Lashann may have originated in a specific cultural context, its meaning and significance have transcended geographic boundaries, symbolizing prosperity, wanderlust, and a spirit of entrepreneurship.
People
Lashann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashann 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
Lashann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashann 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 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Lashann a common name?
We classify Lashann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashann was 1973, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashann is about 52 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 Lashann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lashann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashann 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 Lashann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lashann 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 Lashann 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 Lashann?
You can see how many people have the name Lashann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.