Holding steady.
Popularity of Sholanda since 1967
Babies named Sholanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 180 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sholanda is a rare American invention from the late 1960s. It first appeared in 1967 and reached its peak in 1975, when the name was given to a small number of baby girls. The name likely blends elements of Sharon and Yolanda, following the fashion of the era for names ending in '-anda'. Since its peak, usage has remained stable but very low; no states recorded Sholanda among their top names in any year. Today, it is an extremely uncommon choice, reflecting the creative name-making trends of mid-20th-century America.
Sholanda is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. It is most likely a combination of elements from existing names like Sharon and Yolanda, or a creative variation using the fashionable suffix -anda, as seen in names like Rhonda and Yolanda. The name was never common and saw peak usage in the mid-1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shol, Landa, Sholly
Sibling names for Sholanda
Names that share Sholanda's style, for a brother or sister.
