Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashonda since 1968
Babies named Rashonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 400 |
| 1980s | 639 |
| 1990s | 379 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashonda first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1968, reflecting a broader trend of creative, distinctive names among African American families. Its peak year was 1988, when it achieved its highest recorded usage. The name's trajectory has remained stable since then, though it has never entered the top 1000 nationally. Rashonda is a product of the 1980s naming style, combining the fashionable Ra- prefix with the -shonda suffix popularized by names like Shonda. While its top states are not recorded, it likely saw concentrated use in Southern and Mid-Atlantic states. This surname-style, rhythmically smooth name remains a distinctive choice that captures the spirit of its era.
Rashonda is a modern coined name, formed by combining the fashionable prefix Ra- (as in Rashaun or Rashad) with the popular -shonda ending (from names like Shonda, Shaunda). It emerged in the late 1960s and saw its peak usage in the 1980s, reflecting creative naming trends within African American communities. The name has no known derivation from any older language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Shawn, Rasha
Sibling names for Rashonda
Names that share Rashonda's style, for a brother or sister.
