Lashan
Every Lashan since 1963 — 599 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashan
Lashan 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 1963, 599 American babies have been named Lashan — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 51 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 Lashan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashan 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 |
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| 1990 | 8 | #9,758 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,725 | 8 | #4,765 |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,218 | 5 | #5,950 |
| 1970 | 51 | #1,768 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lashan in 2025?
Lashan 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 Lashan?
599 babies have been named Lashan in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashan most popular?
Lashan peaked in 1970, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Lashan a boy or girl name?
Lashan is used for both: about 85% of babies named Lashan have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Lashan rising or falling?
Lashan has been roughly stable over the past decade.