MallowbyNames

Shundra

SHUN-druh · Modern coinage, likely a blend of 'Shan-' or 'Sha-' with the popular suffix '-undra'.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shundra since 1965

Babies named Shundra per year in U.S. Social Security records.

91928198020002020Most births 1979Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s49
1970s179
1980s135
1990s12
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shundra is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1965. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, during the height of the 1970s, when creative name formations were especially common. The name has since seen a steady decline and is no longer among the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with few new births. Shundra reflects a broader trend of blending familiar syllables to create distinctive American names.

Shundra is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is formed by combining the popular initial element 'Sh-' (also seen in names like Shannon and Shana) with the fashionable suffix '-undra', which appears in names such as Laquandra and Alexandrea. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1965 and peaked in popularity in 1975.

Sibling names for Shundra

Names that share Shundra's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shundra mean?
Shundra is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning; it was likely created by blending the sound 'Sh-' with the fashionable suffix '-undra'.
How popular is the name Shundra today?
Shundra is not currently ranked in the top 1,000 names in the United States. It peaked in 1975 during the 1970s and has since declined in use.
Is Shundra a boy or girl name?
Shundra is almost exclusively used for girls.