Lason
One popular interpretation derives it from the Greek "Ladhos" meaning hidden or unseen.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Lason. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lason today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lason births was 2011 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lason. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lason with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2011
10 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,732
Tracked since 1990
Census
Lason in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 176 people with the first name Lason, which placed it at #41,537 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#41,537
National first-name rank
People counted
176
176 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
52.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lason
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lason is White at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Black (27.8%) and Hispanic (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lason described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lason at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.3% · 92
- Black or African American27.8% · 49
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.8% · 12
- Two or more races3.4% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 5
Popularity
Lason: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lason from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lason 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 Lason 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 Lason
The given name Lason is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a sophisticated culture known for their advanced engineering and artistic achievements. The name Lason is derived from the Etruscan word "lasurie," which means "to guide" or "to lead."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lason can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions suggest that the name may have been associated with leadership or guidance, perhaps referring to a respected individual within the Etruscan community.
As the Roman Empire expanded and assimilated various cultures, the name Lason was adopted and adapted by Roman society. It is believed that the name was particularly popular among the Roman aristocracy, as it conveyed a sense of authority and dignity. One notable Roman figure bearing the name Lason was a prominent senator and statesman who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lason gained prominence in medieval Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Italian Renaissance. One noteworthy bearer of the name was Lason di Firenze, a Florentine artist and sculptor born in 1412, who was renowned for his intricate marble carvings adorning various churches and cathedrals in Italy.
In the 16th century, the name Lason was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Lason Calvinus, born in 1509, was a prominent theologian and scholar who played a significant role in the spread of Calvinist teachings throughout Europe. His influential writings and treatises shaped the course of religious thought during that era.
Another notable figure named Lason was a French explorer and navigator who lived in the 17th century. Lason Dumont, born in 1642, was renowned for his voyages to the Americas and his detailed accounts of the indigenous cultures he encountered. His journals and maps contributed significantly to the understanding of the New World during that period.
The name Lason has also been recorded in various ancient texts and historical records, including the Greek epic poems of Homer and the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. While not a common name throughout history, it has maintained a presence across different cultures and eras, often associated with leadership, guidance, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Lason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lason 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
Lason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lason 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Lason a common name?
We classify Lason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lason most popular?
The single biggest year for Lason was 2011, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lason is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lason in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 176 people with the name Lason, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,537 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lason in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lason?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lason leans strongly male. 161 people counted with this name were male (91.5%), compared with 15 female bearers (8.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lason?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lason is White at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Black (27.8%) and Hispanic (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lason most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lason in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.3% (92 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lason a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lason in the SSA data are male. 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 Lason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lason 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 Lason 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.
How many people are called Lason?
You can see how many people share the name Lason on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.