Lawanda
Lawanda is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,763 in the US, popular nicknames include Law, Lay, and Lawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lawanda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,231 babies have been named Lawanda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lawanda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,763 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,763
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Lawanda is also used as a boy name, ranked #21403.
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About the Name Lawanda
Lawanda is a girl name .
Is Lawanda a boy or girl name? Lawanda is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,763 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,403. Lawanda is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lawanda is currently ranked #68,763 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lawanda include Law, Lay, Lawie, and Lawaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis