Lashona
Every Lashona since 1969 — 419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lashona
Lashona 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 1969, 419 American babies have been named Lashona. Its peak came in 1976, when 32 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 Lashona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lashona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 14 | #6,311 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,613 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,779 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,007 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lashona in 2025?
Lashona 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 Lashona?
419 babies have been named Lashona in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lashona most popular?
Lashona peaked in 1976, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Lashona a boy or girl name?
Lashona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lashona rising or falling?
Lashona has been roughly stable over the past decade.