"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean
Language: English
Lashawn
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A proud African-American classic meaning God's gracious gift
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"gracious gift"
Origin: African-American naming tradition
Language: English
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The Story of Lashawn
LaShawn combines the French prefix 'La-' (used as a feminine/masculine marker in African-American naming traditions) with Shawn, which is an anglicization of the Irish Sean, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'La-' prefix became popular in African-American naming culture from the 1950s onward, reflecting a tradition of creative name construction that produces unique identities while maintaining cultural continuity.
LaShawn was most popular in the United States in the 1970s-1990s, part of a generation of 'La-' prefix names in African-American communities including LaTonya, LaToya, LaQuisha, and LaShanda. While less common for newborns today, it remains a recognized and respected name in communities where it flourished.
Names with the 'La-' prefix represent an important tradition in African-American naming culture, combining European linguistic elements with creative identity formation. These names emerged partly as a cultural assertion of unique identity during the Civil Rights era and reflect the richness of African-American linguistic creativity.
Historical Record
Lashawn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 3,266 babies have been named Lashawn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lashawn is past its peak , currently ranked #5,679 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The 'La-' prefix in names like LaShawn became particularly popular in the US in the 1970s-80s as part of African-American creative naming traditions
- The underlying name Shawn/Sean/John is one of the most common names in history, found in nearly every language and culture
Lashawn in Other Languages
Irish
Seán
French
Jean
Hebrew
יוחנן (Yochanan)
Spanish
Juan
Popularity Over Time
#5,679
Current Rank
Peaked 1974
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,679
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Cultural Origins
- African-American American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Shawn
La
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lashawn
What does the name Lashawn mean?
"God is gracious" (from Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean). "gracious gift" (from African-American naming tradition). LaShawn combines the French prefix 'La-' (used as a feminine/masculine marker in African-American naming traditions) with Shawn, which is an anglicization of the Irish Sean, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'La-' prefix became popular in African-American naming culture from the 1950s onward, reflecting a tradition of creative name construction that produces unique identities while maintaining cultural continuity.
What is the origin of the name Lashawn?
Lashawn has Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean, African-American naming tradition, African-American, and American origins. In Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean, it means "God is gracious". In African-American naming tradition, it means "gracious gift".
Is Lashawn a boy or girl name?
Lashawn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5679. As a girl name, it is ranked #23079. Lashawn is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Lashawn?
Lashawn is currently ranked #5679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lashawn?
Common nicknames for Lashawn include Shawn.
What are good middle names for Lashawn?
Popular middle name pairings include Lashawn James, Lashawn Michael, Lashawn Anthony, Lashawn Marcus, Lashawn DeAndre, and Lashawn Isaiah.
What are good sibling names for Lashawn?
Names that pair well with Lashawn as siblings include DeShawn, Marquise, Tanisha, Keisha, Darius, Latoya, and Jaylen.
How many syllables does Lashawn have?
Lashawn has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Lashawn a common or rare name?
Lashawn is an uncommon name, ranked #5679 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Lashawn
Lashawn is a boy name with African-American and American origins . The name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean .
Is Lashawn a boy or girl name? Lashawn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,079. Lashawn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lashawn is currently ranked #5,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Lashawn has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Lashawn include Shawn and La. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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