MallowbyNames

Chrishonda

kris-HON-duh · Combination of the prefix Chris- with the suffix -honda, likely inspired by names like Rhonda and Yolanda; no established meaning.

Peak popularity
1991
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Chrishonda since 1974

Babies named Chrishonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 1991Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s28
1980s29
1990s73
2000s5
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Chrishonda is a rare modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its highest usage in 1991, when it was given to fewer than 10 babies, reflecting the era's penchant for creative, blended names. Since then, its use has remained stable but exceedingly low, typically fewer than 5 births per year through 2025. While it has never ranked nationally, its distinctive sound fits alongside other late-20th-century coinages like LaTonya and Shanice. Chrishonda has no recorded top states, indicating it has been used sporadically across the country. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a modern, melodic feel, Chrishonda offers individuality without common alternative spellings or nicknames.

Chrishonda is a modern invented name, blending the popular prefix Chris (from names like Christina or Christopher) with the fashionable suffix -honda, found in names such as Rhonda and Yolanda. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 and saw its peak usage in 1991, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctive, melodic names for girls. It has no historical or linguistic roots outside of this creative formation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Chrissy, Honda, Chris

Sibling names for Chrishonda

Names that share Chrishonda's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Chrishonda mean?
Chrishonda is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It combines the popular prefix Chris with the suffix -honda, as seen in Rhonda or Yolanda.
How popular is Chrishonda?
Chrishonda has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1991, and it has remained very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades.
Is Chrishonda a boy's or girl's name?
Chrishonda is predominantly used for girls. In U.S. records since 1974, it has been given almost exclusively to girls.