Holding steady.
Popularity of Shonda since 1954
Babies named Shonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 1,390 |
| 1970s | 4,074 |
| 1980s | 1,440 |
| 1990s | 369 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shonda is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1954. It reached its peak popularity in 1973, when it was most frequently given to girls. The name's trajectory has since stabilized at a very low usage level, reflecting its status as a distinctive choice from the 1970s. Unlike many names from that decade, Shonda has not experienced a revival and remains uncommon today. Its top-recorded states are unspecified in the data, indicating broad but scattered use rather than regional concentration.
Shonda first appeared in U.S. records in the 1950s and rose to modest popularity in the 1970s, peaking in 1973. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly blending elements of names like Shawna or Shona with the fashionable -nda suffix. There is no established etymology from a classical language.
Where Shonda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shon, Shoni
Sibling names for Shonda
Names that share Shonda's style, for a brother or sister.
