Roshawnda
An African American name combining the syllables "ro" and "shawn".
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Roshawnda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roshawnda today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roshawnda births was 1983 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roshawnda. 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
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
1983
22 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,353
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Roshawnda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roshawnda from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 141 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
Roshawnda 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 Roshawnda 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 Roshawnda
The given name Roshawnda is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in any particular language or region. The name appears to be a creative combination of elements from various sources, blending sounds and syllables in a unique way.
While the precise origin and meaning of Roshawnda are unclear, it is speculated that the name may draw inspiration from names like Roshana, Shawna, or Rhonda, which have roots in languages like Persian, Irish, and Germanic respectively. However, Roshawnda itself does not have a clear traceable etymology or historical significance.
As a relatively new name, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that explicitly mention or reference the name Roshawnda. Its emergence can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely as a creative choice by parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child.
Due to its modern nature, there are no widely renowned historical figures or celebrities from past centuries who bore the name Roshawnda. However, here are a few notable individuals with this first name in more recent times:
1. Roshawnda Bettie, an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
2. Roshawnda Crowder, an American former collegiate basketball player at the University of Oklahoma.
3. Roshawnda Dillard, an American former collegiate basketball player at the University of Texas.
4. Roshawnda Jones, an American former collegiate basketball player at the University of South Carolina.
5. Roshawnda Winder, an American former collegiate basketball player at the University of Georgia.
As a relatively modern and unconventional name, Roshawnda has not been widely documented or studied in terms of its historical origins or cultural significance. Its usage and popularity remain relatively limited, making it a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
People
Roshawnda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roshawnda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roshawnda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roshawnda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roshawnda 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Roshawnda a common name?
We classify Roshawnda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roshawnda most popular?
The single biggest year for Roshawnda was 1983, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roshawnda is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roshawnda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roshawnda 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.