Shawanda
girl nameShawanda entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #806 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#806
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3643 |
| 1970s | #1068 |
| 1980s | #1403 |
| 1990s | #4662 |
| 2000s | #14279 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Shawanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shawanda alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shawanda in 2025?
- Shawanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shawanda most popular?
- Shawanda peaked in 1977, reaching #806 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shawanda with classmates?
- Shawanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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