Lashonda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-SHAHN-dah / ləˈʃɒndəAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: combination of La- prefix and Shonda; English: derived from the name Shonda
Historical & Cultural Background
Lashonda is a name that emerged in the United States during the 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining prefixes with existing names. The name gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, aligning with a broader cultural movement towards distinctive and expressive naming practices. It is often seen as a representation of cultural identity and individuality.
Trend Summary
Lashonda experienced a peak in popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- LaShonda
- Lashundra
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lashonda was first seen in the United States in 1964. Lashonda has ranked as high as #649 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lashonda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lashonda (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 49 |
| 1969 | 111 |
| 1970 | 210 |
| 1971 | 285 |
| 1972 | 361 |
| 1973 | 398 |
| 1974 | 458 |
| 1975 | 481 |
| 1976 | 498 |
| 1977 | 513 |
| 1978 | 476 |
| 1979 | 457 |
| 1980 | 474 |
| 1981 | 454 |
| 1982 | 441 |
| 1983 | 346 |
| 1984 | 357 |
| 1985 | 334 |
| 1986 | 287 |
| 1987 | 310 |
| 1988 | 245 |
| 1989 | 255 |
| 1990 | 216 |
| 1991 | 193 |
| 1992 | 171 |
| 1993 | 123 |
| 1994 | 109 |
| 1995 | 89 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |