Shawanda
Girl nameShawanda has been given to 2,853 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 1977.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,853
Peak year
1977 (186 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1960
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Shawanda's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #928 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shawanda — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shawanda.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shawanda?
Shawanda has been given to 2,853 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shawanda peak?
Shawanda peaked in 1977, when 186 babies were given the name.
Is Shawanda a girl or boy name?
Shawanda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shawanda are girls).
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