Lashauna
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from French.
Name Census estimates that about 687 living Americans carry the first name Lashauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashauna today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashauna births was 1981 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashauna. 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
687
~ 1 in 498,915 Americans
Peak year
1981
47 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,350
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Lashauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashauna 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 272 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
Lashauna 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 Lashauna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lashaunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Lashauna, while New York, Michigan, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashauna
The name Lashauna is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to have originated in the United States during the 20th century. It is likely a combination of the common English names Lashawn and Shauna, which have their roots in different cultures.
Lashawn is derived from the French name Laurent, which itself traces back to the Roman name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient town near Rome, and the name was likely originally given to someone who lived or was born in that area. The name Laurent became popular in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to other parts of Europe and the English-speaking world.
On the other hand, Shauna is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Siobhán, which is a feminine form of the name Siobhán, meaning "God is gracious." This name has its origins in ancient Celtic culture and has been used in Ireland for centuries.
The earliest known recorded uses of the name Lashauna date back to the mid-20th century in the United States. It is likely that the name was created by combining elements of Lashawn and Shauna, perhaps to give it a unique and modern sound.
While the name Lashauna is relatively new and does not have a long historical lineage, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the years. One of the earliest known individuals was Lashauna Sewell, an American basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable Lashauna was Lashauna Stephens, an American singer and songwriter who released several albums in the early 2000s. She was known for her blend of R&B and pop music.
Lashauna Perkins was an American actress and model who appeared in various television shows and films in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Lashauna Jones was an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in the early 2000s.
Lashauna Howard was an American author and poet who published several works of fiction and poetry in the late 20th century.
While the name Lashauna may not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been borne by a number of notable individuals in various fields, contributing to its unique identity and cultural significance.
People
Lashauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashauna 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
Lashauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 687 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashauna 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 498,915 US residents.
Is Lashauna a common name?
We classify Lashauna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 732 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashauna was 1981, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashauna is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lashauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashauna 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.