Total births
589
Girls' name · since 1965
Roshunda
Roshunda has 589 recorded births since 1965 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 589
- total births
- 1965–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
589 girls have been named Roshunda since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Roshunda recorded 589 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 1995.
- 589 total births
- 1965–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
589 girls have been named Roshunda since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 589
- total births
- 1965–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Roshunda was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
40 babies were named Roshunda in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Roshunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roshunda's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roshunda at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Roshunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–1995
- Peak year (1980)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Roshunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Roshunda's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Roshunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s
1970s
243 births
- 1980s
1980s
243 births
- 1990s 70
1990s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 243 births (41% of all-time use).
How Roshunda 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 Roshunda's total volume
Roshunda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Roshunda by state
Where Roshunda concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 103 | 17.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 32 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 20 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Roshunda's total US births 17.5%
Even split
103 of 589 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roshunda? ▼
589 babies have been named Roshunda since 1965. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1980 with 40 births.
When was Roshunda most popular? ▼
Roshunda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Roshunda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roshunda are Texas (103 births), Mississippi (32 births), Louisiana (20 births).
How long has the name Roshunda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Roshunda since 1965 -- 31 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Roshunda? ▼
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 Roshunda's data
- Roshunda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Roshundas (103 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 Roshunda
Nearby Names Like Roshunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roshunda
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 Roshunda side by side: Roshunda vs Rose Roshunda vs Rosa Roshunda vs Rosemary
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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, 1965–1995 (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. "Roshunda: Baby Name Since 1965 - 589 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roshunda. 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 Roshunda 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.