Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Lashell

Name: Popularity of the name Lashell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lashell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,866

Peak Rank

#2,001 (1971)

Total Babies

999

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

2012

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#2001

Peak Rank

999

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lashell

Lashell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 42 Lashells were born — ranking #2,001 that year. As of 2026, Lashell ranks #16,866 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 999 Lashells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lashell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lashell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lashell

What does the name Lashell mean?

Lashell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lashell in 2026?

In 2026, Lashell ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lashell most popular?

Lashell reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #2,001 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lashell most popular?

Lashell has historically been most popular in Virginia, Ohio, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lashell.

Is Lashell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lashell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lashell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lashell include Malea, Kendell, Goldy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lashell

Lashell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 999 births in the dataset. Lashell's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #2,001. Use the chart and map above to compare Lashell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.