Lashondra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, likely a combination of elements meaning "the" and "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,024 living Americans carry the first name Lashondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashondra today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashondra births was 1980 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashondra. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 334,721 Americans
Peak year
1980
68 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2004 SSA rank
#15,226
Tracked since 1969
Census
Lashondra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 888 people with the first name Lashondra, which placed it at #13,554 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,554
National first-name rank
People counted
888
888 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
95.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lashondra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lashondra is Black at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lashondra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lashondra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American95.2% · 845
- Two or more races2.6% · 23
- White1.7% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Popularity
Lashondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashondra from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 526 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
Lashondra 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 Lashondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lashondras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lashondra, while Michigan, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashondra
Lashondra is a feminine given name that appears to have originated in the United States during the 20th century. It is likely a combination of the French name LaShonda and the name Wandra, which is a variant of the name Sandra. The first part of the name, "La," is a French prefix meaning "the," while the second part, "Shondra," may be derived from the name Sandra, which has its roots in the Greek name Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
One of the earliest known references to the name Lashondra can be found in the Social Security Administration's baby name records from the 1960s. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly within the African American community. However, its origins and the reasons behind its widespread use during this period remain unclear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Lashondra. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lashondra Dansby (born 1977), an American singer and actress known for her roles in television series such as "The Parkers" and "Sister, Sister." Another prominent figure is Lashondra Dixon (born 1979), an American basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Houston Comets and the Los Angeles Sparks.
In the field of sports, Lashondra Barrett (born 1982) is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas leagues. Lashondra Cunningham (born 1985) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 400-meter dash and has represented the United States in international competitions.
Outside of the entertainment and sports industries, Lashondra Allen (born 1971) is a notable American educator and author who has written several books on topics related to education and personal development.
While the name Lashondra may have gained popularity in recent decades, its historical roots and cultural significance remain somewhat enigmatic. However, its unique combination of sounds and its association with notable individuals in various fields have contributed to its enduring presence in the world of given names.
People
Lashondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashondra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lashondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,024 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashondra 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 334,721 US residents.
Is Lashondra a common name?
We classify Lashondra as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,097 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashondra was 1980, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashondra is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lashondra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 888 people with the name Lashondra, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,554 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lashondra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lashondra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lashondra appears almost entirely female. Of the 889 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lashondra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lashondra is Black at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lashondra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lashondra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (845 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lashondra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lashondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashondra 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 Lashondra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lashondra 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 Lashondra 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.
How many people share the name Lashondra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.