Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashondra since 1969
Babies named Lashondra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 345 |
| 1980s | 526 |
| 1990s | 188 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashondra is a modern invented name that first appears in U.S. birth records in 1969. It reached its highest usage during the 1980s, peaking in 1980, but even then it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name follows a typical pattern of African American naming practices of the era, combining the prefix La- with established names like Shondra. Although its meaning is uncertain, Lashondra carries the distinct cultural resonance of late-20th century American name innovation. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, with very few babies receiving the name annually, making it a rare but recognizable choice.
Lashondra is a modern coinage, most likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the name Shondra, itself a variant of Shawna or Shana. This type of name construction was popular in African American communities in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1969 and peaked in usage in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shondra, Shon, Lala
Sibling names for Lashondra
Names that share Lashondra's style, for a brother or sister.
