Shawanda
Shawanda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Sha- and the name Wanda, which means 'wanderer' or 'slavic tribe member'.
Origin and history
Shawanda is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Wanda. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Today, it is a rare name that reflects creative mid-to-late 20th-century naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,853 babies in the United States have been named Shawanda since 1880. It ranks #3318 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (18.2 %)
- GA (14.7 %)
- MS (12.4 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- NY (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 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,279 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,001 |
| 1990-2000 | 357 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Shawanda belongs to a family of names formed using the popular modern American prefix 'Sha-'.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1980s.