Total births
29
Girls' name · since 1976
Kwanda
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Kwanda, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Kwanda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 29 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Kwanda recorded 29 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1981.
- 29 total births
- 1976–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 girls have been named Kwanda since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 29
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Kwanda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kwanda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kwanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kwanda's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kwanda at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Kwanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1981
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Kwanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kwanda's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Kwanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (83% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kwanda? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 29 babies named Kwanda. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 7 births.
When was Kwanda most popular? ▼
Kwanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Kwanda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kwanda since 1976 -- 6 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Kwanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kwanza, Kwana, Kwanisha, Kwame, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kwanda's data
- Kwanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kwanda
Nearby Names Like Kwanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kwanda
Kwanza Girl
227 births
Kwana Girl
157 births
Kwanisha Girl
41 births
Kwame Girl
38 births
Kwanita Girl
38 births
Compare Kwanda side by side: Kwanda vs Kwanza Kwanda vs Kwana Kwanda vs Kwanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kwanda: Baby Name Since 1976 - 29 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kwanda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kwanda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.