Lasondra
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sandra.
Name Census estimates that about 494 living Americans carry the first name Lasondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lasondra today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lasondra births was 1988 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lasondra. 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
494
~ 1 in 693,835 Americans
Peak year
1988
33 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,759
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Lasondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lasondra from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lasondra 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 Lasondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lasondras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Illinois, Texas recorded the most babies named Lasondra, while Texas, Illinois, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lasondra
The name Lasondra is an modern invented name that does not have a clear linguistic origin or historical background. It appears to be a combination of different sounds and syllables that were crafted together to create a unique and stylish name.
There are no records of the name Lasondra being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from any particular culture or language. The name does not seem to be derived from any specific root words or have a clear etymological meaning.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lasondra are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. It is likely that the name was created and popularized in the United States or other Western countries during this time period.
While there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Lasondra, here are five people with this first name who have achieved some recognition or prominence in more recent times:
1. Lasondra Barrett (born 1981) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Houston Comets and Detroit Shock.
2. Lasondra Webb (born 1979) is an American actress best known for her roles in television series such as "The Game" and "Smash."
3. Lasondra Lathan (born 1977) is an American visual artist and painter whose work explores themes of identity, race, and social justice.
4. Lasondra White (born 1982) is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums in the contemporary R&B and soul genres.
5. Lasondra Merrigan (born 1988) is a Canadian professional wrestler and former fitness model who has competed in promotions like Impact Wrestling and WWE.
Due to its modern origins and relative rarity, the name Lasondra does not have a rich historical background or a vast array of notable bearers throughout the centuries. However, it has gained some popularity and recognition in recent decades as a unique and stylish given name choice.
People
Lasondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lasondra 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
Lasondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lasondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 494 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lasondra 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 693,835 US residents.
Is Lasondra a common name?
We classify Lasondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 539 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lasondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lasondra was 1988, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lasondra is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lasondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lasondra 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.