How Many People Are Named Lashay?
Complete statistics for the name Lashay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lashay is a very rare female name, with only 2,789 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 118,340 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 140 births, but it's now declining, being most common among those aged 30-60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 2,847 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lashay Through the Generations
Lashay emerged as a modern name in the early 1990s, reaching its peak in 1992 with 140 births. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, though it remains a name predominantly favored by younger generations. With 40% of people named Lashay under 30 and 60% aged between 30 and 60, the name's popularity is concentrated among those born during its heyday, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lashay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lashay
How Many People Have the Name Lashay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,789 people in the United States currently share the name Lashay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lashay a Common or Rare Name?
Lashay 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 Lashay Mean?
Lashay 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 Lashay in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lashay Most Popular?
The name Lashay reached peak popularity in 1992, with 140 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Lashay?
Approximately 2,789 people named Lashay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,847. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,340 Americans.
Is Lashay a rare name?
Lashay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lashay mean?
Lashay means "creative variant of Lasha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lashay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lashay are male and 100% are female.
When was Lashay most popular?
Lashay peaked in 1992 with 140 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.