Lashawn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-SHAWN / lɑːˈʃɔːnAmerican; African American
Meaning
Combination of La- and Shawn; 'God is gracious' (Shawn)
Historical & Cultural Background
Lashawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and syllables. The name combines the prefix 'La-' with 'Shawn,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan.' This practice of name creation became more popular in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Lashawn saw a rise in popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- LaShawn
- LaShon
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lashawn was first seen in the United States in 1955. Lashawn has ranked as high as #705 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, District of Columbia, California, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lashawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lashawn (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1965 | 107 |
| 1966 | 138 |
| 1967 | 200 |
| 1968 | 280 |
| 1969 | 380 |
| 1970 | 494 |
| 1971 | 481 |
| 1972 | 456 |
| 1973 | 420 |
| 1974 | 386 |
| 1975 | 332 |
| 1976 | 278 |
| 1977 | 241 |
| 1978 | 233 |
| 1979 | 184 |
| 1980 | 151 |
| 1981 | 150 |
| 1982 | 156 |
| 1983 | 117 |
| 1984 | 137 |
| 1985 | 130 |
| 1986 | 120 |
| 1987 | 139 |
| 1988 | 111 |
| 1989 | 132 |
| 1990 | 128 |
| 1991 | 125 |
| 1992 | 107 |
| 1993 | 113 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 76 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |