Lashon
Lashon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Tongue, language, or speech.
Origin and history
Lashon is a male given name derived from the Hebrew word for tongue or language. In the United States, it emerged as a modern given name during the late 20th century. It remains a relatively rare choice for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
716 babies in the United States have been named Lashon since 1880. It ranks #3960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- IL (64 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 243 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Fun facts
- The name directly reflects the Hebrew noun 'lashon', meaning tongue or language, as found in the phrase 'Lashon HaKodesh'.
- Lashon saw its highest usage in the late 20th century and remains a distinctive, uncommonly given name today.