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Lavonda

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Pronounced luh-VON-duh /ləˈvɒn.də/Medium

Meaning: A coined name joining the La- prefix with Vonda, itself a variant of Wanda, a Slavic name read as 'wanderer.' The blend is modern, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A midcentury coinage: Lavonda joins La- with Vonda (from Wanda), said 'luh-VON-duh.' Route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA coined name joining the La- prefix with Vonda, itself a variant of Wanda, a Slavic name read as 'wanderer.' The blend is modern, which we note.
U.S. rank (2008)#16592 ↘ Falling
2008 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819212008

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

Lavonda joins the La- prefix with Vonda, a form of Wanda ('wanderer,' Slavic). A coined name of mid-century America, it peaked in 1968 and faded after; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-VON-duh').

Lavonda belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and coined.

Did you know? Lavonda is a La-plus-Vonda name that peaked around 1968 — a boomer-era coinage now faded.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lavonda — Coinage; La- + Vonda (Wanda); route uncertain

Variations

LavonnaVondaLavonne

Nicknames

VondaVonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavonda mean?

Lavonda is a coinage joining La- with Vonda, a form of Wanda. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lavonda?

It's said luh-VON-duh /ləˈvɒn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavonda a boy or girl name?

Lavonda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lavonda?

Lavonda peaked in the late nineteen-sixties and is rare today.

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