Shanda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN-duh / ˈʃændəEnglish; African American
Meaning
English: 'sandy'; African American: 'a form of the name Shandra'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shanda is a name that emerged in the 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a modern creation, influenced by other names like Chandra and Sandra. The name reflects a trend of unique and creative naming practices that became popular during this time. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Shanda has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shanda was first seen in the United States in 1946. Shanda has ranked as high as #718 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shanda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shanda (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1960 | 48 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1963 | 94 |
| 1964 | 98 |
| 1965 | 121 |
| 1966 | 116 |
| 1967 | 147 |
| 1968 | 136 |
| 1969 | 238 |
| 1970 | 274 |
| 1971 | 340 |
| 1972 | 305 |
| 1973 | 376 |
| 1974 | 387 |
| 1975 | 361 |
| 1976 | 356 |
| 1977 | 370 |
| 1978 | 373 |
| 1979 | 328 |
| 1980 | 303 |
| 1981 | 271 |
| 1982 | 236 |
| 1983 | 213 |
| 1984 | 213 |
| 1985 | 213 |
| 1986 | 218 |
| 1987 | 210 |
| 1988 | 159 |
| 1989 | 142 |
| 1990 | 123 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1992 | 98 |
| 1993 | 110 |
| 1994 | 97 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |