Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Lasean since 1967
Babies named Lasean per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lasean's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 | 0 |
| 1970s | 60 | 80 |
| 1980s | 6 | 55 |
| 1990s | 38 | 87 |
| 2000s | 19 | 111 |
| 2010s | 0 | 79 |
| 2020s | 0 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Lasean is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, after which its usage began a long decline. The name has been falling steadily since 2010, and it is not currently in the top 1000. Lasean is almost always given to boys and fits the pattern of La- prefixed names that were especially common in African American communities during the 1970s. Its construction combines the fashionable prefix with the well-established Irish name Sean, creating a distinctive but straightforward sound. While never among the most popular names, Lasean represents a particular naming trend and remains in use, albeit infrequently.
Lasean is a modern American name that emerged in the 1970s, formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the Irish name Sean, which itself derives from the French Jean and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. This pattern of constructing names with La- (often from French 'the') was popular in African American communities during the mid-20th century. The name saw its peak usage in 1975 but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sean, Lase
Variants: LaSean, La'Sean
Sibling names for Lasean
Names that share Lasean's style, for a brother or sister.
