Lashondria
A feminine name of American origin meaning "sweet charmer".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Lashondria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashondria today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashondria births was 1978 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashondria. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lashondria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1978
10 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1991 SSA rank
#14,365
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Lashondria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashondria from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashondria 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 Lashondria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashondria
The given name Lashondria has its origins in the African American community of the United States. It is a relatively modern name, first emerging in the latter half of the 20th century as a combination of the French name Lashonda and the English suffix -ria.
Lashonda itself is derived from the French phrase "la monde," meaning "the world." The addition of the suffix -ria likely served to create a more unique and distinctive name within the African American community. The name Lashondria can be seen as a celebration of the diversity and richness of the African American experience, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts explicitly mentioning the name Lashondria, its relatively recent origin means it has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a long and storied history. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the years.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lashondria is Lashondria Hunter-Gadsden, a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1976, she played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Phoenix Mercury.
Another prominent figure with the name Lashondria is Lashondria Dixon, an American model and actress born in 1977. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular sitcom Martin.
In the field of education, Lashondria Purnell-Holmes is a notable figure. Born in 1978, she is an educator and administrator who has worked in several school districts in the United States, advocating for improved educational opportunities for underserved communities.
Lashondria Simpson, born in 1981, is a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman. She founded a popular hair care product line catering to the needs of women of color, and her company has gained widespread recognition for its innovative and inclusive approach.
Lastly, Lashondria Brown, born in 1985, is an acclaimed author and poet. Her works often explore themes of identity, resilience, and the African American experience, garnering critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
These individuals, born within a span of just a few decades, exemplify the diversity of achievements and contributions made by those bearing the name Lashondria across various fields, including sports, entertainment, education, business, and literature.
People
Lashondria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashondria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lashondria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashondria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashondria 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Lashondria a common name?
We classify Lashondria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashondria most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashondria was 1978, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashondria is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lashondria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lashondria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashondria 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.
Is Lashondria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lashondria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lashondria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lashondria?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Lashondria, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.