Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalunda since 1971
Babies named Shalunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalunda is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1971. It belongs to a group of creatively constructed names from the 1970s that combine a popular prefix or sound with a fashionable suffix. The name reached its peak popularity in 1974, after which its use gradually declined. By 2025, it remains in very limited use, reflecting the trajectory of many names from the same era. Shalunda is a distinctive choice with no recorded top-state popularity, underscoring its niche appeal. Its steady but low usage over decades marks it as a name that has not seen a revival.
Shalunda is a modern American coinage that emerged in the 1970s. It follows the pattern of blending the popular prefix Sha- (seen in names like Sharon and Shana) with a feminine suffix, possibly influenced by names like LaWanda or Yolanda. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw its peak usage in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shal, Lunda
Sibling names for Shalunda
Names that share Shalunda's style, for a brother or sister.
