Lashaun
Lashaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Graced by God, modern combination of La- and Shaun.
Origin and history
Lashaun is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the traditional Irish name Shaun. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of an expressive naming tradition. Though relatively uncommon, it remains in continuous use across the country.
Popularity in the United States
887 babies in the United States have been named Lashaun since 1880. It ranks #3791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- IL (64.4 %)
- NY (14.9 %)
- OH (14.9 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 191 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Fun facts
- Lashaun represents the late 20th-century trend of adding prefixes like 'La-' to classic names.
- The core component 'Shaun' is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which comes from John.