Shalonda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-LON-da / ʃəˈlɒndəAmerican; African American
Meaning
American: combination of Sha- and -londa
Historical & Cultural Background
Shalonda is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and syllables. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Shalonda saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shalonda was first seen in the United States in 1963. Shalonda has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Shalonda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shalonda (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 40 |
| 1969 | 65 |
| 1970 | 104 |
| 1971 | 136 |
| 1972 | 170 |
| 1973 | 193 |
| 1974 | 216 |
| 1975 | 207 |
| 1976 | 229 |
| 1977 | 211 |
| 1978 | 220 |
| 1979 | 247 |
| 1980 | 261 |
| 1981 | 190 |
| 1982 | 202 |
| 1983 | 184 |
| 1984 | 177 |
| 1985 | 147 |
| 1986 | 162 |
| 1987 | 148 |
| 1988 | 139 |
| 1989 | 139 |
| 1990 | 124 |
| 1991 | 110 |
| 1992 | 95 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 81 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |