Lafonda
girl nameLafonda entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #1947 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#1947
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4725 |
| 1940s | #4615 |
| 1950s | #3594 |
| 1960s | #2731 |
| 1970s | #3172 |
| 1980s | #6198 |
| 1990s | #11780 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Lafonda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lafonda alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lafonda in 2025?
- Lafonda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lafonda most popular?
- Lafonda peaked in 1962, reaching #1947 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lafonda with classmates?
- Lafonda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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