Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashonna since 1967
Babies named Lashonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 167 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashonna is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It never reached the top 1000 rankings, but its peak year was 1979, when it saw its highest usage in the United States. The name is a blend of the fashionable prefix 'La-' and 'Shonna,' a variant of Shawna. While its usage has been extremely rare in recent years, it remains a distinctive choice that reflects the creative naming patterns of the late 20th century.
Lashonna is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1960s. It follows a popular pattern of prefixed names, where 'La-' (often seen in African American naming traditions) is attached to existing names like Shonna (a variant of Shawna, itself a feminine form of Sean). The name gained modest use in the 1970s, particularly in the United States, but has since declined in frequency.
Sibling names for Lashonna
Names that share Lashonna's style, for a brother or sister.
