Lashaun
Primarily a girl's name of Irish origin with 1,275 recorded births. Also given to 882 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Lashaun hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1959, with 1,275 total recorded births.
Lashaun is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Lashaun is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lashaun is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a creative compound blending the prefix La- with Shaun — the anglicized form of the Irish Sean, from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' It reflects the vibrant African American tradition of personalizing established names.
Lashaun carries biblical grace with a confident, rhythmic African American styling — a name that honors heritage while creating something entirely its own.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lashaun's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Lashaun breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lashaun's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lashaun has 51+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1959.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 | #14175 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 80 | #12104 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 162 | #6275 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 284 | #3423 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 478 | #1986 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 252 | #3200 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #6765 | — |
The Story of Lashaun
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Lashaun is a Gen X staple. Girls named Lashaun are most likely born between 1959 and 1979.
How rare is Lashaun?
With 1,275 total births on record, Lashaun remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1959, peaked in the 1970s with 478 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lashaun by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Lashaun per day would take 3.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1959–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | #15403 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12947 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16349 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12162 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14783 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13060 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13833 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13230 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9199 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7994 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8326 |
| 1999 | 10 | #9193 |
| 1998 | 15 | #6558 |
| 1997 | 13 | #7095 |
| 1996 | 15 | #6235 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4040 |
| 1994 | 16 | #5870 |
| 1993 | 22 | #4597 |
| 1992 | 18 | #5386 |
| 1991 | 17 | #5547 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lashaun as a Boy's Name
Lashaun is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 882 recorded births since 1967.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1959–2016