Lashanda
Lashanda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious or God's gift (derived via Shanda/Shawna/John).
Origin and history
Lashanda is a modern American invented name combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the given name Shanda or Shawna. It gained noticeable traction in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1970s through the 1980s. While rarely given to newborns today, it remains a recognized contemporary classic.
Popularity in the United States
4,674 babies in the United States have been named Lashanda since 1880. It ranks #2558 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- NC (8.6 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- LA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,157 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,865 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shanda, Shann, Lala
Fun facts
- Lashanda developed as part of a mid-20th-century naming trend adding the prefix 'La-' to established names like Shanda or Shawna.
- The name saw its highest US usage during the 1970s and 1980s before declining in the 2000s.