Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashaundra since 1969
Babies named Lashaundra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 263 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashaundra is a modern American name that emerged during the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. First recorded in 1969, it reflects the popularity of the La- prefix and the name Shaundra (a variant of Shawna) in African American communities. The name experienced its peak in 1980, when it ranked highest in usage. Despite its peak, the name has not been among the top 1,000 most popular names in recent decades, remaining relatively rare. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with no significant revival. Lashaundra exemplifies the cultural creativity in naming practices of the era, blending familiar sounds into distinctive combinations.
Lashaundra is a modern American invented name, formed by adding the fashionable prefix La- to the name Shaundra, which itself is a variant of Shawna, a feminine form of John. The prefix La- was particularly popular in African American naming practices from the 1960s through the 1980s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and saw its highest use in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lasha, Shaundra, Shaun
Variants: LaShaundra, Lashonda, Lashawna
Sibling names for Lashaundra
Names that share Lashaundra's style, for a brother or sister.
