Holding steady.
Popularity of Lasalle since 1917
Babies named Lasalle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lasalle's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lasalle is a rare masculine given name of French origin, derived from the surname La Salle. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and saw its peak usage in 1939, though it has never entered the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation in the decades since the 1930s. As of 2025, it remains an uncommon choice, with no top states showing significant usage. Lasalle is likely an Americanized adaptation of the French surname, possibly inspired by the explorer La Salle. Its rarity and distinctive sound make it a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with French heritage.
Lasalle is primarily used as a given name in reference to the French surname La Salle, which originally denoted someone who lived near or worked in a large hall or manor house. The surname is composed of the French definite article 'la' and 'salle' meaning 'hall'. The name may also be an Americanized spelling or adaptation of the surname, possibly influenced by the explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. Its use as a first name is rare and primarily recorded in the United States during the early to mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: La Salle, Lasalle
Sibling names for Lasalle
Names that share Lasalle's style, for a brother or sister.
