Shonda
girl nameShonda entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #418 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#418
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3020 |
| 1960s | #1093 |
| 1970s | #485 |
| 1980s | #1133 |
| 1990s | #3832 |
| 2000s | #13499 |
Living bearers
About 7,100 people named Shonda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shonda alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shonda in 2025?
- Shonda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shonda most popular?
- Shonda peaked in 1973, reaching #418 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shonda with classmates?
- Shonda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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