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Lashaunda

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Pronounced lah-SHAWN-dah /lɑˈʃɔːn.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Lashaunda is a 1970s American coinage, joining the La- prefix to Shaunda, an elaboration of Shawn (from the Irish Sean, 'God is gracious').Low

In 30 seconds: A musical seventies name: Lashaunda builds on Shawn, 'God is gracious' (said 'lah-SHAWN-dah'). Full and of its decade.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLashaunda is a 1970s American coinage, joining the La- prefix to Shaunda, an elaboration of Shawn (from the Irish Sean, 'God is gracious').
U.S. rank (2004)#17628 ↘ Falling
2004 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919672004

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lashaunda is a coined name, La- plus Shaunda (from Shawn). It crested near 1979 among rhyming La- names before easing off (said 'lah-SHAWN-dah').

It became uncommon after the 1980s. Musical, warm, and firmly period.

Did you know? Lashaunda peaked around 1979 amid the era's La- and -shawn names.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Lashaunda — 1970s coinage; La- + Shaunda (Shawn)

Variations

LashondaLashawndaLashaunda

Nicknames

ShaundaShawn

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Shaunda— the Shaunda root inside it
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Larhonda— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lashaunda mean?

Lashaunda joins La- to Shaunda, from Shawn, 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Lashaunda?

It's said lah-SHAWN-dah /lɑˈʃɔːn.dɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Lashaunda a made-up name?

It's a genuine 1970s coinage rooted in Shawn.

How popular is Lashaunda?

Lashaunda was a modest favorite of the late nineteen-seventies and is uncommon today.

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