Lashawnda
Lashawnda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Shawnda (meaning 'God is gracious' or 'noisy place').
Origin and history
Lashawnda is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Shawnda, a variant of Rhonda or Shawna. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside other invented names featuring similar melodic prefixes. The name experienced its primary usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
2,227 babies in the United States have been named Lashawnda since 1880. It ranks #3727 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (16.4 %)
- MI (16.2 %)
- IL (14.9 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 774 |
| 1980-1990 | 948 |
| 1990-2000 | 391 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shawnda, Shawn
Fun facts
- Lashawnda saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name reflects a historic U.S. naming style that combined decorative French-inspired prefixes like 'La-' with existing given names.