Lashanda first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Lashanda has been for the last 36 years (from 1975 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Lashanda

Feminine name of African American origin, loosely translating to "sweet one" or "she is sweet".

Popularity of Lashanda by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Lashanda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lashanda.

YearMale CountFemale Count
201005
200606
2005011
200408
2003010
200207
2001010
2000010
1999016
1998016
1997017
1996018
1995024
1994035
1993055
1992071
1991062
19900106
19890131
19880137
19870129
19860138
19850153
19840171
19830221
19820237
19810257
19800291
19790277
19780285
19770279
19760290
19750239

The history of the first name Lashanda

The name Lashanda is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not have roots in any particular language or culture from ancient times. The name appears to be a combination of common English name elements like "La" and "Shanda," but its origins and meaning are unclear.

There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning this name. It does not seem to have any direct connection to religious scriptures or historical records from previous eras. The name likely gained popularity in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lashanda is Lashanda Clark, an American sprinter and hurdler who competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. She was born in 1959 and won a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Another notable person with the name Lashanda is Lashanda Kaleb, an American track and field athlete who specialized in the high jump. She competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, representing the United States.

Lashanda Brown is an American basketball coach and former player. She played college basketball for the University of Tennessee and was a member of the team that won the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship in 1997.

Lashanda Burnett is an American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 120 from 2019 to 2023.

Lashanda Monk is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded the hair care company Koils by Nature, which specializes in products for natural and curly hair.

As the name Lashanda is a relatively modern invention, it does not have a deep historical background or ancient roots. Most notable individuals with this name have achieved prominence in recent decades, primarily within the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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