Total births
2,270
Girls' name · since 1965
Lashunda
Lashunda has 2,270 recorded births since 1965 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,270
- total births
- 1965–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Lashunda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,270 recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Lashunda recorded 2,270 times among girls since 1965, 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 1965 to 2009.
- 2,270 total births
- 1965–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,270 girls have been named Lashunda since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 2,270
- total births
- 1965–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Lashunda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
148 babies were named Lashunda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lashunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashunda's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 148, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashunda at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Lashunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2009
- Peak year (1977)
- 148
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Lashunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lashunda's strongest decade.
1,111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Lashunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,111 births
- 1980s
1980s
872 births
- 1990s 180
1990s
180 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,111 births (49% of all-time use).
How Lashunda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lashunda's total volume
Lashunda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashunda by state
Where Lashunda concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 301 | 13.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 240 | 10.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 181 | 8.0% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 176 | 7.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 173 | 7.6% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 133 | 5.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 113 | 5.0% |
| #8 | Florida | | 98 | 4.3% |
Texas share of Lashunda's total US births 13.3%
Even split
301 of 2,270 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Lashunda appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashunda? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 2,270 babies named Lashunda. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 148 births.
When was Lashunda most popular? ▼
Lashunda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,111 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lashunda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashunda are Texas (301 births), Mississippi (240 births), Alabama (181 births).
How long has the name Lashunda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lashunda since 1965 -- 45 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Lashunda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lashonda, Lashawn, Lashanda, Lashay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lashunda's data
- Lashunda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,111 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lashundas (301 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Lashunda
Nearby Names Like Lashunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashunda
Lashonda Girl
9,234 births
Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
#13771 2,837 births
Lashawnda Girl
2,227 births
Compare Lashunda side by side: Lashunda vs Lashonda Lashunda vs Lashawn Lashunda vs Lashanda
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1965–2009 (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. "Lashunda: Baby Name Since 1965 - 2,270 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashunda. 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 Lashunda 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 June 2026.