Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashawnda since 1973
Babies named Rashawnda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rashawnda's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashawnda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, reflecting the era's trend of creating distinctive names with the popular prefix 'Ra-'. Its peak year came in 1982, during which the name saw its highest recorded usage. Since then, its frequency has remained stable but low, never entering the top 1,000 names nationally. The name is a product of modern English naming conventions and is strongly associated with African American communities. While not documented in any major top states, Rashawnda exemplifies the creative spirit of late 20th century name formation.
Rashawnda appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in 1973. It follows the pattern of African American name formation in the late 20th century, blending the fashionable prefix 'Ra-' with the popular name Shawn or its feminine form Shawna. The name saw its peak usage in 1982 and has since declined in frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Shawnie, Wanda
Sibling names for Rashawnda
Names that share Rashawnda's style, for a brother or sister.
