Lashara
Every Lashara since 1972 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashara
Lashara is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 358 American babies have been named Lashara. Its peak came in 1988, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lashara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2005 | 5 | #18,014 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,223 |
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| 1995 | 6 | #12,636 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,785 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,982 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,726 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lashara in 2025?
Lashara did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lashara?
358 babies have been named Lashara in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashara most popular?
Lashara peaked in 1988, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Lashara a boy or girl name?
Lashara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lashara rising or falling?
Lashara has been roughly stable over the past decade.