Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashaunda since 1972
Babies named Rashaunda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rashaunda's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashaunda is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972, during a period of creative naming innovation. It reached its peak popularity in 1980, reflecting the trend of constructing unique feminine names with fashionable suffixes. Since then, usage has remained stable at very low levels, and the name has never ranked among the top 1,000. Despite its rarity, Rashaunda exemplifies the linguistic creativity that has shaped contemporary naming practices in the United States.
Rashaunda is a modern American invented name that emerged in the late 20th century. It appears to blend the prefix Ras- (possibly from Rashida or Rashad) with the popular suffix -aunda (influenced by names like Shauna and Laquanda). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, reflecting the creative name formation trends of that era, particularly among African American communities.
Sibling names for Rashaunda
Names that share Rashaunda's style, for a brother or sister.
