Holding steady.
Popularity of Chaundra since 1962
Babies named Chaundra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 248 |
| 1980s | 179 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chaundra is a rare American invented name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1962. It peaked in usage in 1974, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls, and since then its use has remained stable but low. The name has never entered the top 1000, and its 1-in-N ratio is effectively zero, placing it among the most uncommon choices. Chaundra likely emerged as a creative respelling of Chandra or Shawna, reflecting the mid-20th-century trend for distinctive, phonetically spelled names. It has never been associated with any specific top states, underlining its scattered, individualistic appeal. While its etymology is speculative, the name carries a soft, modern sound that fits the style of 1970s coinages.
Chaundra is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the 1960s. It may be a respelling of Chandra, a Sanskrit name meaning 'moon', or a combination of the popular prefix 'Chawn-' or 'Shawn-' with the feminine suffix '-dra'. Its peak usage occurred in the mid-1970s, reflecting the era's trend toward unique, invented spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Channy, Dre, Chaun, Chau
Sibling names for Chaundra
Names that share Chaundra's style, for a brother or sister.
