Shavondra
A feminine name possibly derived from Chavonne, meaning "bringer of joy".
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Shavondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shavondra today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shavondra births was 1982 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shavondra. 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 Shavondra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
1982
7 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1993 SSA rank
#13,172
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Shavondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shavondra from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 24 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shavondra 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 Shavondra 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 Shavondra
The name Shavondra appears to be a modern invention without a clear etymology or historical origin. It is likely a combination of existing name elements from various cultures, blended together in a unique way.
While the exact roots of the name are uncertain, some possible influences could include the Sanskrit word "shava" meaning "corpse" or the Arabic name "Shavon" meaning "beautiful." However, these connections are speculative at best.
There are no definitive historical references or mentions of the name Shavondra in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from specific cultures or time periods.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Shavondra seem to date back only a few decades, potentially emerging as a new name creation in the late 20th century. However, there are no widely famous historical figures or notable people from earlier eras who are documented as having this first name.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are no well-known historical figures or prominent individuals from the past who can be confidently identified as having the first name Shavondra. Any examples would likely be from modern times and therefore outside the scope of this historical analysis.
In summary, while the name Shavondra has a distinct and melodic sound, its origins and historical background remain largely obscure. It appears to be a contemporary name creation without a clear lineage or cultural heritage from the past.
People
Shavondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shavondra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shavondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shavondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shavondra 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 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Shavondra a common name?
We classify Shavondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shavondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Shavondra was 1982, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shavondra is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shavondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shavondra 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.