How Many People Are Named Lashanti?
Complete statistics for the name Lashanti: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lashanti is a very rare female name, with only 345 people named Lashanti living in the US today, making up just 1 in 956,347 Americans. The majority of people named Lashanti are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 349 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lashanti Through the Generations
Lashanti peaked in popularity in 2002 with 108 births, but its overall usage remains stable. With an average age of 23, Lashanti is predominantly found among younger generations, with 320 out of 345 individuals being under 30 years old. This name's prevalence is concentrated within the United States, where it's most commonly found, and it's rarely seen among those over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Lashanti
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lashanti's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lashanti
How Many People Have the Name Lashanti?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Lashanti. That works out to roughly 1 in every 956,347 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lashanti a Common or Rare Name?
Lashanti is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lashanti Mean?
Lashanti means "creative variant of Lasha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lashanti in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lashanti Most Popular?
The name Lashanti reached peak popularity in 2002, with 108 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lashanti?
Approximately 345 people named Lashanti live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 349. That works out to roughly 1 in 956,347 Americans.
Is Lashanti a rare name?
Lashanti is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 956,347 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lashanti mean?
Lashanti means "creative variant of Lasha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lashanti more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lashanti are male and 100% are female.
When was Lashanti most popular?
Lashanti peaked in 2002 with 108 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.