Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaundra since 1961
Babies named Shaundra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 339 |
| 1980s | 384 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaundra is a modern American invention, first recorded on the Social Security Administration's list in 1961. It reached its peak popularity in 1981, a year when many creative 'Sha-' names were fashionable. The name has since settled into a stable but infrequent pattern of use, with its latest recorded occurrence in 2025. While no specific states showed exceptional usage, Shaundra fits within the broader trend of invented feminine names that emerged in the late 20th century, often combining familiar syllables like 'Shaun' and 'Sandra.' Its meaning is not rooted in any traditional origin; instead, it reflects a cultural preference for melodic and distinctive-sounding names.
Shaundra is a modern American coinage, blending sounds from names like Shauna, Shonda, and Sandra. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1961 and saw peak use in the early 1980s, following a trend of inventive 'Sha-' names. Its popularity has since declined, remaining in occasional use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaun, Sha, Dree
Sibling names for Shaundra
Names that share Shaundra's style, for a brother or sister.
