Lashon

Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,535 recorded births. Also given to 716 boys.

Girl's name| Also boy'sRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

tongue

Lashon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew lashon meaning 'tongue' or 'language' — a name that celebrates the gift of speech and communication.

Language and the power of words are deeply celebrated in Jewish tradition. Lashon (as in lashon hara, the concept of 'evil tongue' or harmful speech) reflects the cultural importance placed on how we use language. As a given name, Lashon has been used in African American communities with strong connection to Hebrew roots.

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Lashon is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Lashon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

1,535

Total births

Since 1957

1970

Peak year

123 births

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Popularity Over Time

Lashon has 49+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.

First appeared: 1957Peak: 1970 (123 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lashon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	49	#12501	▼
1990s	126	#7511	▼
1980s	141	#6205	▼
1970s	790	#1561	▲
1960s	408	#2843	▲
1950s	21	#5534	—

The Story of Lashon

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1970, Lashon is a Gen X staple. Girls named Lashon are most likely born between 1960 and 1980.

How rare is Lashon?

With 1,535 total births on record, Lashon remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1957, peaked in the 1970s with 790 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Lashon by the numbers

Would fill 32 school buses
Meeting one Lashon per day would take 4.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1957–2007)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lashon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2007	5	#19238	-3 (-37.5%)
2005	8	#12484	-1 (-11.1%)
2003	9	#10919	-2 (-18.2%)
2002	11	#9201	+2 (22.2%)
2001	9	#10610	+2 (28.6%)
2000	7	#12554	-2 (-22.2%)
1999	9	#9967	-2 (-18.2%)
1998	11	#8323	+3 (37.5%)
1997	8	#10360	-4 (-33.3%)
1996	12	#7378	+2 (20.0%)
1995	10	#8448	-5 (-33.3%)
1994	15	#6178	-3 (-16.7%)
1993	18	#5340	+3 (20.0%)
1992	15	#6175	-1 (-6.3%)
1991	16	#5817	+4 (33.3%)
1990	12	#7119	+3 (33.3%)
1989	9	#8421	+2 (28.6%)
1988	7	#9842	+1 (16.7%)
1987	6	#10590	-8 (-57.1%)
1986	14	#5329	+4 (40.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Lashon as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Lashon has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 716 births since 1966.

#11731

Current rank

716

Total births

1974

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lashon a boy's or girl's name?

Lashon is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 716 recorded births.

When was Lashon most popular?

Lashon reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 123 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lashon?

Lashon is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,535 babies in the U.S. since 1957. Its peak was in 1970.

Can Lashon be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Lashon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it ranks #11731.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1957–2007