Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashona since 1969
Babies named Lashona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashona is a modern American name that first appeared in 1969, at the height of the trend for prefixed names like Latoya and Shakira. Its usage peaked in 1976, after which it has maintained a stable but very low frequency, never ranking in the top 1,000. The name follows a pattern typical of the 1970s, combining the fashionable La- prefix with the widely used Shawna. While no specific top states are recorded for Lashona, it fits within a broader cultural moment of creative name formation. Its rarity today gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking a name with mid-century flair.
Lashona is a modern American name, first recorded in the late 1960s. It follows the pattern of prefixed names (La-, Sha-) popular in African American communities during the mid-20th century, often intended as a unique variant of Shawna or Shona. Its usage peaked in the 1970s and has since declined, remaining uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lash, Shawna, Lala
Sibling names for Lashona
Names that share Lashona's style, for a brother or sister.
