Shawnda
Shawnda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, or derived as a phonetic variant of Shawna and Rhonda.
Origin and history
Shawnda is a modern American name, likely created as a phonetic variant of Shawna or Rhonda, blended with the popular '-da' suffix. It saw peak usage in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, the name is rarely given to newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,538 babies in the United States have been named Shawnda since 1880. It ranks #3506 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (19.7 %)
- TX (18 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- OK (8.2 %)
- KY (5.2 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 387 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,231 |
| 1980-1990 | 639 |
| 1990-2000 | 236 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shawn, Shawnie
Fun facts
- Shawnda achieved its highest usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1980s before declining in the 21st century.
- It developed during an era when combining elements of existing names like Shawn and Rhonda was popular in U.S. culture.