Lashaun Unisex

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlah-SHAWN / lɑːˈʃɔːn

English; African American

Meaning

Derived from the name LaShaun, combining the prefix 'La-' with 'Shaun', which is a variant of Sean meaning 'God is gracious'.

Historical & Cultural Background

Lashaun 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 traditional elements. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, aligning with the rise of distinctive naming practices.

Trend Summary

Lashaun has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

LaShawnDashaunKeshawnTashaunJashaunRashaunDeshaunTyshaun

Variants

  • LaShaun
  • Lashawn

International Variants

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Famous people named Lashaun

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Sibling Suggestions

LaTashaDeShawnShaquilleTrevonMalik

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lashaun was first seen in the United States in 1967. Lashaun has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Lashaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lashaun (2019)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19676
19685
19697
197011
19715
197216
197310
19749
197513
197611
197729
197847
197936
198039
198131
198234
198315
198413
198516
198611
19876
19889
198917
199013
199111
199212
199310
199414
199520
199613
199713
199817
199918
200024
200112
200214
200316
200414
200520
200630
200713
200816
200918
201011
201116
201211
201320
201416
201517
201613
20178
20188
201915
20216
202211
202311
20245