Lasonia
A feminine name with disputed meaning but possibly derived from Latin meaning "flowery" or "floral".
Name Census estimates that about 399 living Americans carry the first name Lasonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lasonia today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lasonia births was 1972 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lasonia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
399
~ 1 in 859,033 Americans
Peak year
1972
40 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1988 SSA rank
#11,135
Tracked since 1962
Census
Lasonia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 372 people with the first name Lasonia, which placed it at #25,491 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,491
National first-name rank
People counted
372
372 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lasonia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lasonia is Black at 87.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lasonia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lasonia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.4% · 325
- White7.0% · 26
- Two or more races3.0% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Popularity
Lasonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lasonia from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 259 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lasonia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lasonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lasonias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lasonia, while South Carolina, Alabama, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lasonia
The name Lasonia is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, with its roots tracing back to the Greek word "lasanos," which means "furnace" or "oven." This name likely emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
While the name Lasonia is not widely documented in historical texts or religious scriptures, it is thought to have been used among certain Greek communities, particularly those associated with the craft of pottery or metalworking, where furnaces and ovens played a crucial role.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Lasonia was Lasonia of Corinth, a renowned potter who lived in the 4th century BCE. Her exquisitely crafted ceramics were highly sought after throughout the Greek world and beyond.
Another notable figure with the name Lasonia was a metalworker from the city of Athens, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Lasonia was renowned for her skill in crafting intricate bronze sculptures and was commissioned by several prominent Athenian families to create works for their households.
In the 2nd century BCE, a philosopher named Lasonia hailed from the island of Lesbos. Her teachings focused on the importance of living in harmony with nature and the elements, including fire, which held a sacred place in her philosophical beliefs.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, a prominent mathematician and astronomer named Lasonia made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial bodies and the movements of the heavens.
In the 12th century CE, a female warrior known as Lasonia fought alongside the Crusaders during the Siege of Acre. Her bravery and skill in combat were widely celebrated, and she was said to have inspired many other women to take up arms in defense of their lands and beliefs.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Lasonia, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and cultures. While the name may not be as commonly used today, its rich history and associations with fire, craftsmanship, and strength continue to resonate.
People
Lasonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lasonia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lasonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lasonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 399 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lasonia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 859,033 US residents.
Is Lasonia a common name?
We classify Lasonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 450 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lasonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lasonia was 1972, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lasonia is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lasonia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 372 people with the name Lasonia, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,491 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lasonia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lasonia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lasonia appears almost entirely female. Of the 371 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lasonia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lasonia is Black at 87.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lasonia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lasonia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (325 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lasonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lasonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lasonia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lasonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lasonia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lasonia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Lasonia?
You can see how many Americans are named Lasonia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.