Holding steady.
Popularity of Sholonda since 1969
Babies named Sholonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sholonda is a modern coined name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, during an era when creative, melodic names were gaining popularity in African American communities. It reached its peak usage in 1976, the same year it ranked highest in births. Typically given to girls, the name has since stabilized at very low frequency. Its absence from the top 1000 reflects its status as a unique, individualistic choice. Sholonda is one of many names formed by blending sounds from popular names of the time, such as Sharon, Sheree, and Yolanda. No specific top states are recorded due to its rarity.
Sholonda is a female name that first appeared in the late 1960s, particularly in African American communities. It is formed from the fashionable sound elements 'sho-' (as in Sharon or Shonda) and '-londa' (as in Yolanda). Such names were popular in the 1970s, often created by blending parts of existing names or adding affectionate suffixes. No traditional etymology exists beyond this creative construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Londa, Shay, Sholly
Sibling names for Sholonda
Names that share Sholonda's style, for a brother or sister.
