Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalanda since 1964
Babies named Shalanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 828 |
| 1980s | 607 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalanda is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964, a period when creative, compound-sounding names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak in 1977, a point of high usage for many similar names, and has since decreased steadily. The name is characteristic of a trend in African American naming practices during the late 20th century, where new formations were created by blending familiar syllables. While no top states are recorded for Shalanda, its usage mirrors broader patterns of inventive naming in that era. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with late-20th-century flair.
Shalanda first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1960s, most likely as a modern coined name blending sounds from names like Shana and Linda, or as a variant of the similarly formed name Shelanda. It saw its peak usage in 1977 before declining steadily, consistent with many invented names of that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Landa, Shali
Sibling names for Shalanda
Names that share Shalanda's style, for a brother or sister.
