Lashawn
Every Lashawn since 1955 — 10,628 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashawn
Lashawn 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 1955, 10,628 American babies have been named Lashawn — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 547 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lashawn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,658 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,565 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,174 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,139 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,672 | 34 | #3,310 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,230 | 33 | #3,422 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,263 | 31 | #3,557 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,409 | 38 | #3,096 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,572 | 35 | #3,278 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,294 | 52 | #2,449 |
| 2013 | — | — | 47 | #2,581 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,346 | 52 | #2,434 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,738 | 54 | #2,363 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,175 | 62 | #2,160 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,906 | 73 | #1,951 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,870 | 82 | #1,809 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,600 | 66 | #2,082 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,499 | 66 | #2,025 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,345 | 48 | #2,417 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,653 | 48 | #2,367 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,522 | 51 | #2,168 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,796 | 33 | #2,858 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,067 | 56 | #1,947 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,623 | 53 | #1,956 |
| 1995 | 79 | #1,810 | 66 | #1,472 |
| 1990 | 128 | #1,276 | 50 | #1,647 |
| 1985 | 130 | #1,114 | 62 | #1,200 |
| 1980 | 152 | #979 | 84 | #985 |
| 1975 | 332 | #528 | 101 | #829 |
| 1970 | 494 | #444 | 34 | #1,446 |
| 1965 | 107 | #1,012 | 6 | #3,746 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,318 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,972 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lashawn
- LaShawn Merritt Athlete · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lashawn in 2025?
Lashawn 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 Lashawn?
10,628 babies have been named Lashawn in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashawn most popular?
Lashawn peaked in 1971, when 547 newborns received the name.
Is Lashawn a boy or girl name?
Lashawn is used for both: about 69% of babies named Lashawn have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Lashawn rising or falling?
Lashawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lashawn?
Well-known people named Lashawn include LaShawn Merritt (athlete).