Holding steady.
Popularity of Chondra since 1962
Babies named Chondra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chondra's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chondra is a rare American name that emerged in the early 1960s, first recorded in 1962. Its peak year was 1975, when it saw its highest usage, but it has since become uncommon. The name's trajectory shows a stable but low level of popularity, never entering the top 1000. Chondra likely originated as a modern respelling of names like Chandra or Shaundra, reflecting a trend of creative phonetic spellings in mid-20th-century American naming. While its exact meaning is unknown, it carries a melodic, feminine sound. Today, Chondra is a distinctive choice, used by only a handful of families each year.
Chondra first appeared in the United States in the early 1960s, likely as a creative respelling or variant of names like Chandra or Shaundra. Its usage peaked in the mid-1970s but has since declined, remaining rare. The name does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chon, Chondi
Sibling names for Chondra
Names that share Chondra's style, for a brother or sister.
