Lashon
Every Lashon since 1957 — 2,251 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashon
Lashon 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 1957, 2,251 American babies have been named Lashon — about 68% girls and 32% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 146 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 Lashon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashon 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,777 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,672 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,412 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,213 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,311 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,333 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,574 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,227 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,277 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,869 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,519 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,265 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,308 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,665 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,275 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,240 | 13 | #6,481 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,725 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,485 | 11 | #6,911 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,803 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,919 | 6 | #10,336 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,201 | 8 | #8,134 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,611 | 8 | #8,010 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,554 | 12 | #5,766 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,448 | 12 | #4,988 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,119 | 12 | #4,564 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,722 | 6 | #6,214 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,562 | 21 | #2,409 |
| 1975 | 81 | #1,339 | 26 | #1,862 |
| 1970 | 123 | #1,012 | 11 | #2,994 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,785 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,046 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lashon in 2025?
Lashon 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 Lashon?
2,251 babies have been named Lashon in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashon most popular?
Lashon peaked in 1971, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Lashon a boy or girl name?
Lashon is used for both: about 68% of babies named Lashon have been girls and 32% boys.
Is the name Lashon rising or falling?
Lashon has been roughly stable over the past decade.