Zaundra
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sandra.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Zaundra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zaundra today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaundra births was 1967 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaundra. 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 Zaundra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1967
5 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1973 SSA rank
#9,801
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Zaundra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaundra from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 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
Zaundra 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 Zaundra 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 Zaundra
The name Zaundra is a relatively obscure one, and its origins are somewhat uncertain. Some scholars believe that it may have originated from a combination of the Greek words "zaun," meaning "life," and "dra," meaning "gift" or "present." This would suggest that the name Zaundra may have been intended to convey the idea of a "gift of life" or a similar sentiment.
Another theory posits that Zaundra may have roots in ancient Sanskrit, with "zaun" possibly deriving from the word "jaun," meaning "earth" or "land," and "dra" coming from "dara," meaning "protector" or "guardian." Under this interpretation, Zaundra could be understood as a name that signifies a "protector of the land" or something along those lines.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that clearly document the origin or early use of the name Zaundra. It seems to have emerged relatively recently, perhaps within the past few centuries, and its linguistic roots remain somewhat obscure.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zaundra was Zaundra Janzen, a Canadian poet and writer who lived from 1932 to 2008. Her work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Zaundra Bryant, an American basketball player who played in the WNBA from 2001 to 2009. She was a member of the Detroit Shock team that won the WNBA championship in 2003 and 2006.
In the field of politics, Zaundra Barnes served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2003 to 2009, representing the 60th district.
Zaundra Ivy was an American singer and songwriter active in the 1970s and 1980s, known for her work in the disco and dance music genres.
Finally, Zaundra Mauldin was a pioneering African American educator and administrator who played a significant role in desegregating schools in the southern United States during the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
While the name Zaundra may be relatively uncommon, these individuals have contributed to various fields and helped to shape its historical legacy, albeit in a modest way. However, the precise origins and meaning of the name remain somewhat enigmatic and open to interpretation.
People
Zaundra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaundra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaundra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaundra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaundra 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Zaundra a common name?
We classify Zaundra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaundra most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaundra was 1967, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaundra is about 54 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 Zaundra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaundra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaundra 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 Zaundra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaundra 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 Zaundra 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 common is the name Zaundra?
Want to know how many people share the name Zaundra? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.