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Lashawn is a modern American name that combines the prefix 'La-' with the Irish name 'Shawn,' derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name evolved from historical forms like Seán and Shawn. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities, and is associated with creativity and individuality. There is no significant biblical relevance, and it has variants like LaShawn and LaShon.

The name Lashawn is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lashawn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lashawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1007th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1414th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2129th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3563rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3722nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 588th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1291st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5064th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16186th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lashawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.