Shaunda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAWN-duh /ʃɔːn.də/
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: Shaunda: a modern variant of the name Shonda, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' or 'the one who is gracious'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shaunda is believed to be a modern English variant of the name Shonda, which itself is derived from the name of the Hebrew origin, Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." The transition from Hebrew to English occurred through various linguistic adaptations, including the Greek form, 'Shoshanah', and the Latin 'Lilium', which both contributed to the floral symbolism associated with the name. The name Shonda gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a broader trend of creating unique and phonetic variations of traditional names.
Historically, the name Shoshana appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably in the Book of Song of Solomon, where it is used metaphorically to describe beauty and purity. The name has been borne by various figures in Jewish history and culture, reinforcing its significance within that tradition.
The adaptation into forms like Shonda and subsequently Shaunda reflects a cultural evolution, particularly during the 20th century when many names were reinterpreted to fit contemporary phonetic preferences. Culturally, names like Shaunda carry connotations of beauty and grace, often associated with floral imagery.
The name's phonetic appeal and unique spelling contribute to its resonance in various communities, particularly among African American populations, where creative naming practices are prevalent. Diminutive forms such as Shaundy may also emerge within familial or close-knit social circles, further personalizing the name while maintaining its original essence.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaunda was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Shaunda has ranked as high as #1981 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, North Carolina, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Shaunda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shaunda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shaunda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shaunda.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 | 12 |
| 1993 | 15 | 15 |
| 1992 | 24 | 24 |
| 1991 | 20 | 20 |
| 1990 | 23 | 23 |
| 1989 | 27 | 27 |
| 1988 | 45 | 45 |
| 1987 | 37 | 37 |
| 1986 | 39 | 39 |
| 1985 | 45 | 45 |
| 1984 | 36 | 36 |
| 1983 | 59 | 59 |
| 1982 | 73 | 73 |
| 1981 | 73 | 73 |
| 1980 | 92 | 92 |
| 1979 | 102 | 102 |
| 1978 | 104 | 104 |
| 1977 | 67 | 67 |
| 1976 | 63 | 63 |
| 1975 | 56 | 56 |
| 1974 | 63 | 63 |
| 1973 | 62 | 62 |
| 1972 | 54 | 54 |
| 1971 | 79 | 79 |
| 1970 | 74 | 74 |
| 1969 | 63 | 63 |
| 1968 | 29 | 29 |
| 1967 | 31 | 31 |
| 1966 | 20 | 20 |
| 1965 | 25 | 25 |
| 1964 | 18 | 18 |
| 1963 | 16 | 16 |
| 1961 | 12 | 12 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Shaunda (1988)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |