Holding steady.
Popularity of Lamanda since 1966
Babies named Lamanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamanda is a rare modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1966, it reached its peak popularity in 1980, yet never entered the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation in its low frequency of use. It is most often associated with the 1980s decade, though its revival index is not significant. Lamanda exemplifies the creative naming patterns of the era, where parents blended fashionable sounds and syllables to form distinctive new names. While no top states are recorded due to its rarity, the name carries a soft, melodic quality similar to Amanda and Miranda.
Lamanda appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'La-' (as seen in names like Lashawna) with the popular name Amanda, or as a variant of the similar-sounding name Lamonda. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and saw modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in 1980. Its use has remained stable but rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mandy, Lala
Sibling names for Lamanda
Names that share Lamanda's style, for a brother or sister.
