Lashonda

Lashonda is a feminine name that gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1970s. The name follows a naming pattern combining the prefix 'La-' (possibly derived from French influence or as a creative prefix element) with 'shonda,' which may be a variation of Shonda or Shawnda. The 'La-' prefix was particularly common in feminine names during this era. The second element might relate to the name Shawn/Sean (meaning 'God is gracious' in Irish) with a feminine suffix, though its exact etymology is uncertain. Lashonda exemplifies the trend toward distinctive, melodic feminine names with two or three syllables ending in a vowel sound. Though its usage has declined since the 1980s, Lashonda remains recognized as a name that emerged during a period of creative naming practices in late 20th century America.

Pronounced luh-SHON-duh.

As of October 2026, Lashonda ranked #17708 for girls in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #403 for girls in 1976.