Total births
133
Girls' name · since 1969
Shwanda
133 babies named Shwanda in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1976. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1969–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
133 girls have been named Shwanda since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shwanda has been recorded 133 times among girls since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1988.
- 133 total births
- 1969–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
133 girls have been named Shwanda since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 133
- total births
- 1969–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Shwanda was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
20 babies were named Shwanda in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Shwanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shwanda's full recorded timeline at 1977, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shwanda at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shwanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1988
- Peak year (1976)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Shwanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shwanda's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Shwanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
90 births
- 1980s
1980s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 90 births (68% of all-time use).
Shwanda by state
Where Shwanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.8% |
Georgia share of Shwanda's total US births 3.8%
5 of 133 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shwanda? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 133 babies named Shwanda. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 20 births.
When was Shwanda most popular? ▼
Shwanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Shwanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shwanda are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Shwanda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shwanda since 1969 -- 20 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Shwanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shweta, Shwetha, Shwana, Shwanna, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shwanda's data
- Shwanda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (90 total births) through the 1980s (37) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Shwandas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Shwanda
Nearby Names Like Shwanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shwanda
Shweta Girl
197 births
Shwetha Girl
29 births
Shwana Girl
21 births
Shwanna Girl
20 births
Shwe Girl
6 births
Compare Shwanda side by side: Shwanda vs Shweta Shwanda vs Shwetha Shwanda vs Shwana
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, 1969–1988 (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. "Shwanda: Baby Name Since 1969 - 133 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shwanda. 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 Shwanda 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.