Lashonda
Lashonda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- with Shonda (meaning noisy, spear, or God is gracious).
Origin and history
Lashonda is a modern American invented name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It combines the prefix 'La-' with the name Shonda (a variant of Rhonda or Shawna). In the United States, it was most commonly given during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
9,234 babies in the United States have been named Lashonda since 1880. It ranks #1735 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.5 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
- LA (8.2 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
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 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,137 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,502 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,127 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lashonda
- Lashonda Lester: Comedian
Nicknames
Shonda, Lash
Fun facts
- Lashonda saw its highest frequency of usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1980s.
- The name reflects a mid-century naming pattern of pairing popular prefixes like La- with established names like Shonda.