Total births
1,069
Girls' name · since 1966
Roshonda
Roshonda has 1,069 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,069
- total births
- 1966–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1,069 girls have been named Roshonda since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Roshonda recorded 1,069 times among girls since 1966, 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 1966 to 2002.
- 1,069 total births
- 1966–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,069 girls have been named Roshonda since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,069
- total births
- 1966–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Roshonda was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
61 babies were named Roshonda in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Roshonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roshonda's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roshonda at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Roshonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2002
- Peak year (1976)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Roshonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Roshonda's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Roshonda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1970s
1970s
417 births
- 1980s
1980s
384 births
- 1990s
1990s
202 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 417 births (39% of all-time use).
How Roshonda 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 Roshonda's total volume
Roshonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Roshonda by state
Where Roshonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 132 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 41 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 35 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 34 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Roshonda's total US births 12.3%
Even split
132 of 1,069 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Roshonda appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roshonda? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 1,069 babies named Roshonda. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 61 births.
When was Roshonda most popular? ▼
Roshonda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Roshonda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roshonda are Texas (132 births), Illinois (41 births), Louisiana (35 births).
How long has the name Roshonda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Roshonda since 1966 -- 37 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Roshonda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rose, Rosa, Rosemary, Rosie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Roshonda's data
- Roshonda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (417 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Roshondas (132 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 Roshonda
Nearby Names Like Roshonda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roshonda
Rose Girl
#114 500,586 births
Rosa Girl
#662 177,415 births
Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Roshonda side by side: Roshonda vs Rose Roshonda vs Rosa Roshonda vs Rosemary
Related Names
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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, 1966–2002 (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. "Roshonda: Baby Name Since 1966 - 1,069 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roshonda. 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 Roshonda 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.