Holding steady.
Popularity of Chaunda since 1968
Babies named Chaunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chaunda is a rare American first name that first appeared in 1968, during an era of creative name coinages. It saw a brief surge in the mid-1970s, reaching its peak year in 1976 before declining steadily. The trajectory has been stable since then, with the name appearing very infrequently in recent decades. No top states were recorded for Chaunda, reflecting its scattered and uncommon usage. Its origin is uncertain; it may have been invented or derived as a variant of similar-sounding names like Shonda or Shawna, which were themselves gaining attention in the 1970s. Chaunda remains a largely obscure choice, used only a handful of times across the decades.
Chaunda first appeared in the late 1960s, likely as a creative spelling or variant of names like Shonda or Shawna. The name saw a brief period of use in the 1970s, peaking in 1976, before declining sharply. Its exact derivation remains unclear, and it is not tied to any established language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Chaunda
Names that share Chaunda's style, for a brother or sister.
