Shalonda
Shalonda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, potentially combining elements meaning 'rose' or 'spear-ruler' with the rhythmic prefix Sha-.
Origin and history
Shalonda is a modern American name created in the mid-to-late 20th century, likely blending the popular prefix 'Sha-' with names like Ronda or Alonda. It experienced peak usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it is relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
4,632 babies in the United States have been named Shalonda since 1880. It ranks #2565 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (9.6 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
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 | 170 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,933 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,749 |
| 1990-2000 | 673 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shannie, Londa
Fun facts
- Shalonda emerged alongside a broader cultural movement in the 1970s involving the creation of unique, melodious names using the prefix 'Sha-'.
- The name reflects a blending of popular phonetic elements from established names like Yolanda, Rhonda, and Lashonda.