Holding steady.
Popularity of Lasonya since 1958
Babies named Lasonya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 386 |
| 1970s | 892 |
| 1980s | 336 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lasonya is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1950s, specifically recorded as early as 1958. It reached its highest usage in 1972, a typical trajectory for many La- prefixed names that flourished in the 1970s and have since declined. The name has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, and its usage remains low and stable. No top states are associated with the name, indicating its use is scattered across the country. Lasonya reflects a creative naming tradition that values individuality and phonetic appeal over historical roots.
Lasonya is a modern American name that first appeared in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative combination of the fashionable prefix La- and the name Sonya (a variant of Sonya). It follows a pattern of La- prefixed names popular in African American communities during the 1960s and 1970s, such as Latonya and Latasha. The name peaked in usage in 1972, reflecting the trend of distinctive coinages in that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sonya, Lala, Nonie
Sibling names for Lasonya
Names that share Lasonya's style, for a brother or sister.
