Lawanda
Lawanda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lawanda
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is Lawanda?
Since 1880, 12,093 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #366 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #5544 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Lawanda FAQ
What does the name Lawanda mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Lawanda?
Since 1880, 12,093 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #366 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #5544 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lawanda a boy or girl name?
Lawanda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,093 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.