Lashay
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Lashay since 1966 — 2,847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashay
Lashay 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 1966, 2,847 American babies have been named Lashay. Its peak came in 1992, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lashay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashay 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 | 6 | #14,477 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,341 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,094 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,926 | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,219 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,974 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,398 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,973 | — | — |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,565 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,361 | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,725 | — | — |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,969 | — | — |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,181 | — | — |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,697 | — | — |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,346 | — | — |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,651 | — | — |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,297 | — | — |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,634 | — | — |
| 2006 | 57 | #3,002 | — | — |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,716 | — | — |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,051 | — | — |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,656 | — | — |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,998 | — | — |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,502 | — | — |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,557 | — | — |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,602 | — | — |
| 1990 | 105 | #1,491 | — | — |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,091 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,469 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,039 | — | — |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,257 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lashay mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Lashay in 2025?
Lashay 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 Lashay?
2,847 babies have been named Lashay in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashay most popular?
Lashay peaked in 1992, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Lashay a boy or girl name?
Lashay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lashay rising or falling?
Lashay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.