Shawanda

Shawanda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Shawanda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shawanda

Shawanda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shawanda first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #810 in 1977, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,853 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shawanda in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#810 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Total since 1880
2,853

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shawanda mean?

The meaning of Shawanda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shawanda a boy or girl name?

Shawanda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Shawanda?

Shawanda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shawanda?

Shawanda first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #810 in 1977, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].