Is Lashawn a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lashawn is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Lashawn?

It’s currently ranked #907 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Lashawn?

luh-SHAWN · IPA: /ləˈʃɔːn/

Lashawn Unisex

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationluh-SHAWN / ləˈʃɔːn

American; 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 combines the prefix 'La' with the name 'Shawn,' which has Irish origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional elements with contemporary influences.

Trend Summary

Lashawn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.

Variants

LaShawn
Lashon

International Variants

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Famous people named Lashawn

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Fictional characters named Lashawn

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Sibling Suggestions

LaToya DeShawn Shaquille Trevon Jamal

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lashawn was first seen in the United States in 1964. Lashawn has ranked as high as #995 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, Ohio, Michigan, and California. 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 (2020)

Year:

State	Births	Share
IL	7	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1964	5
1965	6
1966	18
1967	29
1968	38
1969	23
1970	34
1971	66
1972	81
1973	79
1974	95
1975	101
1976	101
1977	105
1978	82
1979	88
1980	84
1981	70
1982	63
1983	60
1984	48
1985	62
1986	45
1987	44
1988	47
1989	64
1990	50
1991	71
1992	69
1993	57
1994	57
1995	66
1996	68
1997	50
1998	66
1999	55
2000	53
2001	56
2002	33
2003	51
2004	48
2005	48
2006	66
2007	66
2008	82
2009	73
2010	62
2011	54
2012	52
2013	47
2014	52
2015	35
2016	38
2017	31
2018	33
2019	21
2020	34
2021	22
2022	19
2023	26
2024	17