Lasonda
A feminine name of Spanish origin with multiple possible meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Lasonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lasonda today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lasonda births was 1976 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lasonda. 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 Lasonda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1976
10 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1982 SSA rank
#9,863
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Lasonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lasonda from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 33 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
Lasonda 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 Lasonda 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 Lasonda
The name Lasonda is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "la sonda," which means "the sounding line" or "the plumb line," a reference to a tool used by sailors to measure the depth of water.
In the early days, the name Lasonda was primarily used in coastal regions of Spain, particularly among families with ties to the maritime industry. It was a name that carried a sense of adventure and exploration, evoking images of ships setting sail on uncharted waters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lasonda can be found in the 17th-century Spanish literary work "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes. In this classic novel, a character named Lasonda is mentioned as a seafarer, further solidifying the name's connection to the maritime world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lasonda. One such figure was Lasonda Martínez (1675-1742), a renowned Spanish navigator and cartographer who played a crucial role in mapping the coastlines of the Americas during the Age of Exploration.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Lasonda de la Cruz (1822-1901), a Spanish-born artist renowned for her intricate seascapes and maritime paintings. Her works were widely celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of life at sea.
In the realm of literature, Lasonda Garza (1897-1978) was a Mexican poet and writer whose works often drew inspiration from the coastal landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of her homeland.
Lasonda Fernández (1932-2008) was a celebrated Spanish actress known for her roles in numerous theater productions and films. Her performances were widely acclaimed for their depth and emotional resonance.
Lastly, Lasonda Villanueva (1958-present) is a contemporary Spanish sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. Her sculptures often incorporate elements of the sea, paying homage to the name's maritime origins.
While the name Lasonda may have evolved over time and taken on various meanings and associations, its historical roots remain firmly anchored in the maritime traditions of Spain, carrying with it a sense of adventure, exploration, and a deep connection to the vast expanse of the ocean.
People
Lasonda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lasonda 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
Lasonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lasonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lasonda 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Lasonda a common name?
We classify Lasonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lasonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Lasonda was 1976, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lasonda is about 52 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 Lasonda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lasonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lasonda 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 Lasonda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lasonda 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 Lasonda 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 Lasonda?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.