Lashawn
Lashawn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (from Shawn combined with the prefix La-).
Origin and history
Lashawn is an American compound name created by combining the popular French prefix 'La-' with the traditional Irish name Shawn. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside other popular creative names in the United States. While given to both boys and girls, it saw notable usage for females in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,349 babies in the United States have been named Lashawn since 1880. It ranks #1965 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2093.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.3 %)
- DC (11.4 %)
- CA (11 %)
- IL (10 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,278 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,505 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,344 |
| 1990-2000 | 899 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 8 |
Famous people named Lashawn
- Lashawn Daniels: Songwriter, Producer
Fun facts
- Lashawn is part of a mid-20th-century trend of combining French-inspired prefixes like La- with established classic names.
- Though given to both boys and girls, the name reached peak popularity for both sexes in the 1970s and 1980s.