Lashanda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lashanda is a modern American name that blends the prefix 'La-' with the name Shanda. It does not have a specific meaning but is often associated with strength. The name evolved from Shanda and Shonda and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It reflects individuality and cultural identity, with a contemporary image.
The name Lashanda is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lashanda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lashanda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 837th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1283rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12120th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Lashanda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lashanda"
Pronunciation
/ləˈʃændə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Lashanda is a modern name that likely originated in the United States during the 20th century. It is a blend of the prefix 'La-' commonly found in African American names and the name Shanda, which itself is a variation of the name Shonda.
Meaning
The name Lashanda does not have a specific meaning but is often associated with strength and individuality.
Language Evolution
Lashanda, Shanda, Shonda
Historical Usage
Lashanda gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, as part of a trend to create distinctive and unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shanda, Shonda, LaShanda
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lashanda is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and cultural identity.
Famous People
Lashanda Johnson - an accomplished American athlete, Lashanda McCarthy - a noted author and speaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lashanda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lashanda"
"Lashanda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 837th of 19264 | 2,598 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1283rd of 27321 | 1,945 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12120th of 35406 | 116 |
Regional Popularity of "Lashanda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lashanda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.46% 836th/2937 |
35.92% 1251st/3483 |
16.23% 571st/3518 |
33.65% 1361st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.62% 1202nd/3685 |
37.52% 1679th/4475 |
15.63% 812th/5194 |
47.35% 2991st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lashanda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lashanda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.