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Lashawnda

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

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

In 30 seconds: A seventies rhythm-name: Lashawnda builds on Shawn, 'God is gracious' (said 'lah-SHAWN-dah'). Full, musical, and of its decade.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLashawnda is a 1970s American coinage, joining the La- prefix to Shawnda, an elaboration of Shawn (from the Irish Sean, 'God is gracious').
U.S. rank (2011)#18358 ↘ Falling
2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819672011

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

Lashawnda is a coined American name, La- plus Shawnda (from Shawn). It crested near 1978 among rhyming La- names before easing off (said 'lah-SHAWN-dah').

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

Did you know? Lashawnda peaked around 1978 amid the era's flourishing La- and -shawn names.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lashawnda — 1970s coinage; La- + Shawnda (Shawn)

Variations

LashondaLashawndaLashaunda

Nicknames

ShawndaShawn

Famous Bearers

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If you like Lashawnda…

Lashonda— a like La- Shonda coinage
Shawna— the Shawn root feminized
Latanya— a like La- seventies pick
Laronda— echoes that soft -da sound
Larhonda— echoes that soft -da sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lashawnda mean?

Lashawnda joins La- to Shawnda, from Shawn, 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Lashawnda?

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

Is Lashawnda a made-up name?

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

How popular is Lashawnda?

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

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