Lasalle Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-SAL / /lɑːˈsæl/French; Spanish
Meaning
French: 'from the hall'; Spanish: 'the hall'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lasalle is derived from the French word 'salle', meaning hall. It is often associated with the French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who explored the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River. The name has also been used in various geographical locations and institutions, particularly in North America. Its usage as a given name has been relatively rare but has gained some popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
Lasalle has seen a modest increase in usage in the United States in recent years.
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International Variants
- La Salle (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lasalle was first seen in the United States in 1917. Lasalle has ranked as high as #1109 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lasalle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lasalle (1941)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |