Holding steady.
Popularity of Laranda since 1962
Babies named Laranda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laranda is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1962. It reached its peak in 1982, though even then it never entered the top 1000. The name has a low but stable usage trajectory, meaning it appears occasionally without significant spikes or declines. Since it has never ranked nationally, the 1-in-N statistic is not applicable, but its rarity gives it a distinctive quality. Laranda is most likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Miranda or Lorinda, and is used almost exclusively for girls. Top states for this name are not available due to its infrequent occurrence.
Laranda is a modern coinage, likely formed from similar-sounding names like Lorinda or Miranda. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1962 and saw its peak usage in 1982. The name has remained rare, with a stable but infrequent occurrence in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lara, Larry, Anda
Sibling names for Laranda
Names that share Laranda's style, for a brother or sister.
