Lamanda
A feminine name of uncertain origin, likely a combination meaning "loving".
Name Census estimates that about 337 living Americans carry the first name Lamanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamanda today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamanda births was 1980 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamanda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
337
~ 1 in 1,017,075 Americans
Peak year
1980
30 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1995 SSA rank
#14,695
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Lamanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamanda from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 154 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Lamanda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamanda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lamanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamandas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamanda
The name Lamanda is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent as early as the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Alamanda," which means "adorned" or "embellished." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered exceptionally beautiful or well-adorned.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lamanda can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Lamanda is mentioned as the name of a female character, although her role and significance are not explicitly stated.
During the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century BCE, the name Lamanda gained popularity among the ruling class and nobility. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, though their exact identities and contributions remain obscure.
In the medieval period, the name Lamanda became associated with literary and scholarly pursuits. One notable figure bearing this name was Lamanda Bhatta, a Sanskrit scholar and author who lived in the 12th century CE. Bhatta wrote extensively on various topics, including grammar, philosophy, and Hindu religious texts.
Another individual of note was Lamanda Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess from the Mewar region of present-day Rajasthan, India. Devi was known for her courage and bravery during times of conflict, and her exploits were celebrated in local folklore and ballads.
In more recent times, the name Lamanda has been associated with individuals from various walks of life. Lamanda Rama, a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century, helped popularize and preserve traditional Indian dance forms.
Lamanda Dejesus, a Puerto Rican-American author and activist, has written extensively on issues related to gender, sexuality, and social justice. Her works have been widely acclaimed and have contributed to important discussions on these topics.
While the name Lamanda may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a unique place in history, with its origins rooted in ancient Sanskrit and its associations spanning literature, royalty, and the arts.
People
Lamanda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 337 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamanda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,017,075 US residents.
Is Lamanda a common name?
We classify Lamanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamanda was 1980, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamanda is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamanda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.