Total births
146
Girls' name · since 1954
Rhanda
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 146 babies named Rhanda, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 146
- total births
- 1954–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
146 girls have been named Rhanda since 1954, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rhanda has been recorded 146 times among girls since 1954, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1996.
- 146 total births
- 1954–1996 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
146 girls have been named Rhanda since 1954, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1996.
- 146
- total births
- 1954–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Rhanda was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rhanda in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Rhanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rhanda's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rhanda at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Rhanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1996
- Peak year (1976)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Rhanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Rhanda's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Rhanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
43 births
- 1970s
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 43 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhanda? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 146 babies named Rhanda. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 10 births.
When was Rhanda most popular? ▼
Rhanda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Rhanda been used? ▼
Rhanda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 43 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Rhanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhaenyra, Rhaya, Rhandi, Rhaelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rhanda's data
- Rhanda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (43 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- 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 Rhanda
Nearby Names Like Rhanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhanda
Rhaenyra Girl
#1924 370 births
Rhaya Girl
#12889 156 births
Rhandi Girl
135 births
Rhaelyn Girl
#10066 130 births
Rhayne Girl
#10730 125 births
Compare Rhanda side by side: Rhanda vs Rhaenyra Rhanda vs Rhaya Rhanda vs Rhandi
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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, 1954–1996 (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. "Rhanda: Baby Name Since 1954 - 146 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhanda. 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 Rhanda 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.