Reshanda
A feminine given name of unknown origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Reshanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reshanda today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reshanda births was 1972 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reshanda. 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 Reshanda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
1972
10 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1986 SSA rank
#12,323
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Reshanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reshanda from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Reshanda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reshanda 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 Reshanda 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 Reshanda
The given name Reshanda is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, with the earliest references dating back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Reshandra," which means "bright" or "shining."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the name Reshanda was often associated with deities or celestial beings known for their radiance and brilliance. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned in connection with Surya, the Hindu sun god.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Reshanda. One of the earliest documented figures was Reshanda Sharma, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his influential treatise on the nature of consciousness.
Another significant figure was Reshanda Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan region of India during the 13th century. She was renowned for her military prowess and her efforts in promoting the arts and culture during her reign.
In the realm of literature, Reshanda Kavi was a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century. His works, particularly his plays, were widely acclaimed for their poetic language and exploration of human emotions.
Moving forward in time, Reshanda Bhattacharya was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to uplift the status of women in society.
One of the more recent notable figures with the name Reshanda was Reshanda Nair, an influential Indian writer and activist who passed away in 2021. She was known for her thought-provoking works that explored themes of feminism, social justice, and human rights.
People
Reshanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reshanda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Reshanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reshanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reshanda 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 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Reshanda a common name?
We classify Reshanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reshanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Reshanda was 1972, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reshanda is about 48 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 Reshanda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reshanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reshanda 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 Reshanda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reshanda 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 Reshanda 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 share the name Reshanda?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.