Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashunda since 1970
Babies named Rashunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashunda is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1970. It reached its highest popularity in 1987, a year when creative and distinctive names like Rashunda were particularly favored. The name has maintained a low but consistent level of use, with a stable trajectory into 2025. Rashunda has never entered the national top 1,000, reflecting its niche appeal. While its 1-in-N occurrence data is not available for its peak year, the name's persistence across five decades showcases its enduring if uncommon use. Parents who choose Rashunda often pair it with similarly styled sibling names like Tasha, LaShonda, or Darnell, reflecting a stylistic preference for African American naming traditions of the late 20th century.
Rashunda appears to be a modern American name, likely created in the late 20th century. It may blend sounds from names like Rashida (Arabic for 'righteous') and Shonda (possibly a variant of Shawna or a invented name). The name's rise in the 1980s suggests it emerged from the trend of creating distinctive, melodic names for girls during that period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Shunda, Rashi
Sibling names for Rashunda
Names that share Rashunda's style, for a brother or sister.
