Holding steady.
Popularity of Lashunda since 1965
Babies named Lashunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 1,111 |
| 1980s | 872 |
| 1990s | 180 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lashunda first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1965, a time when inventive La- prefixed names were emerging in African American naming traditions. The name reached its highest usage in 1977, during the peak of such naming trends. Though never among the most common names, it experienced modest popularity in the 1970s, especially in states with larger African American populations. Over the decades, Lashunda's use has steadily declined; by recent years, it occurs very infrequently, reflecting the broader ebb of the La- prefix naming style. Despite its rarity today, the name remains a distinctive example of a creative American coinage from the late 20th century.
Lashunda is a modern invented name from the United States, composed of the popular prefix La- and the element Shunda. The prefix La- became common in African American naming practices from the mid-20th century onward, often used to create distinctive feminine names. The element Shunda may derive from Shonda or Shauna, or could be a creative spelling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s and rose in use through the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lasha, Shunda
Sibling names for Lashunda
Names that share Lashunda's style, for a brother or sister.
