Holding steady.
Popularity of Charonda since 1968
Babies named Charonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charonda is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. Its peak popularity was in 1978, when it saw its highest usage, though it has never been a common name. The name's trajectory has been stable since its debut, indicating steady but rare usage rather than a surge or decline. Charonda fits a pattern of African American invented names from the late 20th century, blending fashionable sounds from the era. Despite its rarity, the name has persisted for over five decades, reflecting a consistent if niche appeal. As of 2025, Charonda remains in use, though it does not appear in the top 1000 names.
Charonda appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1968. Its formation likely blends the popular prefix 'Cha-' (from names like Chantal or Sharon) with the fashionable '-onda' ending (as in Rhonda or Yolanda). The name saw its peak usage in 1978 and has remained in occasional but stable use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cherry, Ronda, Char
Sibling names for Charonda
Names that share Charonda's style, for a brother or sister.
