Shonda
Shonda is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend, likely patterned after Rhonda ('noisy' or 'rough place') or Shawna ('God is gracious').
Origin and history
Shonda is an American invented name that gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century. It was likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Rhonda and Shawna. In the United States, it reached its peak usage in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
7,444 babies in the United States have been named Shonda since 1880. It ranks #1942 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,390 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,074 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,440 |
| 1990-2000 | 369 |
| 2000-2010 | 60 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shonda
- Shonda Rhimes: Television Producer, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Shonda emerged as part of a trend in the 1960s and 1970s involving names starting with the 'Sh-' prefix.
- The name's phonetic structure was heavily influenced by the established name Rhonda.