Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashan since 1963
Babies named Lashan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 126 | 8 |
| 1970s | 304 | 61 |
| 1980s | 62 | 18 |
| 1990s | 20 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashan first appears in U.S. birth records in 1963, emerging during a period of creative naming conventions. Its peak usage occurred in 1970, though the name has never achieved high rank. The trajectory of Lashan's usage has been stable over recent decades, with no significant resurgence. The name reflects a broader trend of constructing names using the La- or Le- prefix combined with elements like Shawn or Shan, common in African American communities during the 1960s and 1970s. Despite its low frequency, Lashan has maintained a consistent presence without dramatic rises or declines in popularity. Top states for this name are not recorded, indicating its scattered and limited geographic distribution.
The name Lashan likely emerged in the mid-20th century as part of the trend of creating names with the prefix Le- or La- combined with elements from other names or invented syllables. It does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation in any established language. Its usage is primarily documented in the United States.
Sibling names for Lashan
Names that share Lashan's style, for a brother or sister.
