Lashaun Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-SHAWN //ləˈʃɔːn//
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: Derived from the name LaShaun, which combines the prefix 'La-' with 'Shaun', meaning 'God is gracious' (Irish); 'Shaun' is a variant of 'John'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lashaun is a modern variation that likely derives from the combination of the prefix "La-" and the name "Shaun," which itself is a variant of the name "Sean." The name Sean has its roots in the Irish form of the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "God is gracious." This etymological journey can be traced from Hebrew to Latin as "Ioannes," then to Old French as "Jehan," and finally into English as John and its various derivatives. The prefix "La-" is often used in contemporary names to create a feminine form, suggesting a blend of cultural influences in its formation.
Historically, the name Shaun has been associated with notable figures, including several saints, particularly Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle, who have played significant roles in Christian tradition since the early centuries of the Common Era. The name's variants have appeared in various historical texts and translations, including the King James Bible, which has contributed to the enduring nature of the name across different cultures and languages.
Culturally, names like Lashaun carry a sense of modernity while still being rooted in traditional meanings of grace and favor. The use of the prefix "La-" adds a contemporary flair, making it resonate with current naming trends while still honoring its historical lineage.
The name may also evoke a sense of uniqueness and individuality, as it combines established elements in a fresh way. This blend of historical significance and modern interpretation contributes to the name's appeal across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lashaun was first seen in the United States in 1959.
Lashaun has ranked as high as #2033 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, District of Columbia, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Lashaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lashaun is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lashaun was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lashaun.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 2015 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| 2009 | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 2008 | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 2007 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| 2006 | 38 | 30 | 8 |
| 2005 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 2004 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 2002 | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| 2001 | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| 2000 | 36 | 24 | 12 |
| 1999 | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| 1998 | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| 1997 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 1996 | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| 1995 | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| 1994 | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| 1993 | 32 | 10 | 22 |
| 1992 | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| 1991 | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| 1990 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| 1989 | 40 | 17 | 23 |
| 1988 | 36 | 9 | 27 |
| 1987 | 28 | 6 | 22 |
| 1986 | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| 1985 | 45 | 16 | 29 |
| 1984 | 34 | 13 | 21 |
| 1983 | 46 | 15 | 31 |
| 1982 | 72 | 34 | 38 |
| 1981 | 82 | 31 | 51 |
| 1980 | 66 | 39 | 27 |
| 1979 | 90 | 36 | 54 |
| 1978 | 100 | 47 | 53 |
| 1977 | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| 1976 | 40 | 11 | 29 |
| 1975 | 53 | 13 | 40 |
| 1974 | 49 | 9 | 40 |
| 1973 | 53 | 10 | 43 |
| 1972 | 81 | 16 | 65 |
| 1971 | 61 | 5 | 56 |
| 1970 | 75 | 11 | 64 |
| 1969 | 75 | 7 | 68 |
| 1968 | 59 | 5 | 54 |
| 1967 | 43 | 6 | 37 |
| 1966 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1965 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1964 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1963 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1962 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Lashaun (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |