Unisex · #15,031 in 2026

Lashun

Current Rank
#15,031
Peak Rank
#1,599 (1970)
Total Babies
677
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,599 (677 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,199 (326 total)
👧As Girl Name
1961
First Year
2000
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#1599
Peak Rank
677
Total Count
35
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1968
First Year
2022
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#2199
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
36
Years Active

The Story of Lashun

As a girl name

Lashun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1961, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 59 Lashuns were born — ranking #1,599 that year. As of 2026, Lashun ranks #15,031 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 677 Lashuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lashun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1968, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 19 Lashuns were born — ranking #2,199 that year. As of 2026, Lashun ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 326 Lashuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lashun

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lashun

What does the name Lashun mean?
Lashun is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lashun in 2026?
In 2026, Lashun ranks #15,031 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lashun most popular?
Lashun reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #1,599 that year with 59 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lashun most popular?
Lashun has historically been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lashun.
Is Lashun a unisex name?
Yes — Lashun is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Lashuns assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lashun?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lashun include Myka, Shanea, Jamilex. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lashun

Lashun is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 677 births in the dataset. Lashun's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #1,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Lashun'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.