Lashawne
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of common names.
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Lashawne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashawne today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashawne births was 1972 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashawne. 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 Lashawne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
1972
14 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1977 SSA rank
#10,472
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Lashawne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashawne from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashawne 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 Lashawne 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 Lashawne
The given name Lashawne is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century as an African American name. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in older languages or cultures.
Lashawne is thought to be a combination of the common French name Lashaun, derived from the French phrase "la chaune" meaning "the auburn-haired one," and the English name Shawn, which has origins in the Irish name Séan or Séaghn. The blending of these two elements created the distinctive name Lashawne.
There are no known historical references or appearances of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. This is likely due to its recent coinage as an African American name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lashawne are from the mid-20th century, although precise dates are difficult to pinpoint. As it gained popularity within the African American community, a few notable individuals have borne this name.
Lashawne Merritt, an American track and field athlete, was born in 1986 and specializes in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay events. She has won multiple medals at major international competitions, including the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lashawne Moore, an American professional basketball player, was born in 1981 and played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Seattle Storm and the New York Liberty.
Lashawne Hilliard, an American singer and songwriter, was born in 1991 and is known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
Lashawne Woodard, an American actress, was born in 1976 and has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Parkers" and "Soul Food."
Lashawne Holland, an American model and beauty pageant titleholder, was born in 1989 and won the Miss Black America title in 2010.
While these are just a few examples, the name Lashawne has gained recognition and popularity within the African American community, although it remains a relatively modern and culturally specific name without a deep historical lineage.
People
Lashawne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashawne 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
Lashawne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashawne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashawne 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 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Lashawne a common name?
We classify Lashawne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashawne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashawne was 1972, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashawne is about 55 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 Lashawne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lashawne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashawne 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 Lashawne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lashawne 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 Lashawne 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 common is the name Lashawne?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Lashawne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.