boys' name · peaked 1970

Lasalle

Every Lasalle since 1917 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Lasalle
Peak year
1970
14 babies
All-time total
416
since 1917

The story of Lasalle

Lasalle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1917, 416 American babies have been named Lasalle. Its peak came in 1970, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lasalle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lasalle year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 5 #13,310
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010 6 #11,611
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995 5 #9,708
1990 10 #5,223
1985 5 #7,132
1980 9 #4,352
1975
1970 14 #2,581
1965
1960 5 #4,360
1955 8 #3,101
1950 6 #3,520
1945
1940
1935
1930 6 #3,823
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lasalle in 2025?

Lasalle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Lasalle?

416 babies have been named Lasalle in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lasalle most popular?

Lasalle peaked in 1970, when 14 newborns received the name.

Is Lasalle a boy or girl name?

Lasalle is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lasalle rising or falling?

Lasalle has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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