Lawanda
girl nameLawanda entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #366 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#366
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3724 |
| 1920s | #1348 |
| 1930s | #823 |
| 1940s | #959 |
| 1950s | #876 |
| 1960s | #659 |
| 1970s | #444 |
| 1980s | #1107 |
| 1990s | #4170 |
| 2000s | #11395 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Lawanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lawanda alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lawanda in 2025?
- Lawanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lawanda most popular?
- Lawanda peaked in 1977, reaching #366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lawanda with classmates?
- Lawanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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