Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Lashonda since 1964
Babies named Lashonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 239 |
| 1970s | 4,137 |
| 1980s | 3,502 |
| 1990s | 1,127 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashonda first appeared on the American naming landscape in 1964, riding the wave of creative La- prefixed names that defined an era. Its peak came in 1976, capturing the stylistic spirit of the time. Since 1985, usage has fallen off steadily, and by 2025 it no longer registers in the national rankings. While its etymology is purely modern and constructed, the name carries the cultural resonance of the African American community's distinctive naming traditions from the latter half of the 20th century. The prefix La- was a fashionable element, and Lashonda stands alongside similar coinages as a testament to the creativity of that period.
Lashonda is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It follows the then-fashionable pattern of prefixing La- to an existing name or sound, reminiscent of other creations like LaToya and LaTasha. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1964 and saw a peak in usage in 1976, reflecting the era's trend of distinctive, melodic names starting with La-.
Where Lashonda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lash, Shonda, LaLa
Sibling names for Lashonda
Names that share Lashonda's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: LaToya, Keisha, Tameka, Shanice, Nakeisha, Lamonica, Shantell, Shardae, Shawanna, Delisha, Lakishia, Laquinta, Lashayla, Tashanna, Teneka, Arnesha, Chaniqua, Danyale, Donnesha, Jawanda, Kennethia, Lajoyce, Laprecious, Lashai, Lashara, Latravia, Lenisha, Markeita, Rashunda, Shakema, Shalisa, Shamona, Sharea, Shavona, Shawnell, Takenya, Tameko, Tishana, Shannette, Beonka, Carlicia, Dashonda, Donyetta, Jermanie, Juwana, Kashonda, Labrittany, Lajeana, Lakeeta, Laneshia, Laporcha, Laporscha, Lashia, Lashika, Niquita, Rickesha, Shandell, Shavonta, Tarshia, Tyneka
Brothers: Darnell, Tyrell, Jermaine, Malik, Tremaine, Ladarius, Lavonte, Ladarrius, Laderrick, Latroy, Labrandon, Lamorris, Antrone, Deontra, Devontre, Dontravious, Lacharles, Ladarren, Laquinton
