Holding steady.
Popularity of Roshunda since 1965
Babies named Roshunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 243 |
| 1980s | 243 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roshunda is a modern American name first recorded in 1965, reflecting the creative naming trends of the mid-20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 1980 and has maintained a stable but low level of use since. While it does not rank in the top 1000, its steady trajectory suggests consistent if modest appeal, particularly within African American communities in the United States. As a modern coinage, Roshunda has no deep historical roots but carries the distinctive sound of its era.
Roshunda appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1965. It may have been formed from elements of names like Rosalind or Rosemarie combined with the fashionable suffix -unda (as in Rhonda or Yolanda). The name saw peak usage in 1980 and has remained stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosh, Shunda
Sibling names for Roshunda
Names that share Roshunda's style, for a brother or sister.
