Lashaun
A baby boy's name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from LaShonda.
Name Census estimates that about 2,015 living Americans carry the first name Lashaun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Lashaun today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashaun births was 1978 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashaun. 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
- • Lashaun was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
- • Lashaun sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 170,101 Americans
Peak year
1978
100 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,369
Tracked since 1959
Gender
Gender distribution for Lashaun
Lashaun is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,157 total registrations, 882 (40.9%) were male and 1,275 (59.1%) were female.
Lashaun as a male name
- Ranked #13,369 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1978 (47 births)
Lashaun as a female name
- Ranked #15,403 in 2016
- 6 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1969 (68 births)
Popularity
Lashaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashaun from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 665 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
Lashaun 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 Lashaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lashauns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Illinois, New York, California recorded the most babies named Lashaun, while Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashaun
The name Lashaun has its roots in African American culture and is believed to have originated in the southern United States during the late 19th or early 20th century. It is likely a combination of the French name Lashaun and the English name Shawn, with the prefix "La" added to create a unique and distinctive name.
The name Lashaun does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is possible that the name was inspired by the French name Lashaun, which itself may have origins in the Old French name Lashaundre or the Latin name Alexandrius.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lashaun can be found in the 1920 United States Federal Census, where a few individuals with the name are listed. However, it is worth noting that the name did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lashaun. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lashaun Sonden (1901-1987), an American jazz musician and composer who was active in the 1920s and 1930s. Another notable figure is Lashaun Williams (1938-2002), an African American author and poet who was known for her works exploring themes of identity and social justice.
In the world of sports, Lashaun Robinson (born 1978) is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks. Lashaun Merritt (born 1986) is an American track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400-meter dash at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
Lastly, Lashaun Arrington (born 1977) is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular sitcom "Martin" and the movie "Love Jones."
People
Lashaun + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lashaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,015 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashaun 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 170,101 US residents.
Is Lashaun a common name?
We classify Lashaun as "Rare". It ranks above 93.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashaun was 1978, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashaun is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lashaun a female name?
Yes, 59.1% of people registered as Lashaun 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.