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Lashonda

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Pronounced luh-SHAHN-duh /ləˈʃɑːn.də/Medium

Meaning: A coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Shonda (a name in the Rhonda/Shonda family). It belongs to that era's creative naming movement rather than an older etymology.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lashonda is a 1970s African-American coinage, the La- prefix joined to Shonda (said 'luh-SHAHN-duh').
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningA coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Shonda (a name in the Rhonda/Shonda family). It belongs to that era's creative naming movement rather than an older etymology.
U.S. rank (2016)#17708 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719642016

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

Lashonda is a coined name of the 1960s-70s African-American naming movement, pairing the popular La- prefix with Shonda (of the Rhonda/Shonda family). Built for its rhythm rather than an ancient root, it crested around 1977 and has since grown uncommon, marking that inventive era.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Lashonda now reads as a vintage 1970s coinage.

Did you know? Lashonda peaked around 1977, a genuine product of the era's African-American naming movement, then tapered off.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Lashonda — 1970s African-American coinage; La- + Shonda

Variations

LashawndaLashontaLashaunda

Nicknames

ShondaShon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lashonda mean?

Lashonda is a coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Shonda; it was built for its sound.

How do you pronounce Lashonda?

It's said luh-SHAHN-duh /ləˈʃɑːn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Lashonda a boy or girl name?

Lashonda is used as a girl's name.

Is Lashonda making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a nineteen-seventies coinage that has been uncommon since, a vintage name of that decade.

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