Lashonda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lashonda is an American name that combines the prefix 'La-' with influences from names like 'Shonda' or 'Sharon'. It does not have a specific meaning but is often associated with beauty and strength. The name evolved in the late 20th century and is popular in African American communities. It reflects individuality and creativity and has notable figures associated with it.
The name Lashonda 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, Lashonda 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, 'Lashonda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 580th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 767th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5425th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21584th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lashonda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lashonda"
Pronunciation
/ləˈʃɒndə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Lashonda is a modern name that combines the prefix 'La-' with the name 'Shonda' or could be influenced by the name 'Sharon'. The 'La-' prefix is often used in African American naming traditions.
Meaning
The name does not have a specific meaning but is often associated with beauty and strength.
Language Evolution
La-Shonda, Shonda, Sharon
Historical Usage
Lashonda gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, as part of a trend of unique and creatively formed names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shonda, LaShonda, Shan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lashonda is viewed as a contemporary and culturally significant name that reflects individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Lashonda Smith - Professional athlete, Lashonda Hinton - Author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lashonda"
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 "Lashonda"
"Lashonda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11599th of 12526 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 580th of 19264 | 4,843 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 767th of 27321 | 3,995 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5425th of 35406 | 370 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21584th of 30306 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Lashonda" 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 "Lashonda" 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) |
19.41% 570th/2937 |
25.64% 893rd/3483 |
11.03% 388th/3518 |
26.21% 1060th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.95% 772nd/3685 |
21.03% 941st/4475 |
9.41% 489th/5194 |
35.84% 2264th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.43% 3777th/4582 |
- |
70.46% 5153rd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lashonda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lashonda" 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.