How old is someone named Shonda?
The average Shonda is 50 years old.
Half of all living Shondas are between 46 and 56.
When was Shonda popular?
Shonda had one big moment, peaking in 1970. 72% of the babies ever named Shonda arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 111 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 1,390 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 4,074 | 3,800 |
| 1980s | 1,440 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 369 | 360 |
| 2000s | 60 | under 100 |
How many Shondas are still alive?
About 7,000 Shondas are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 7,400 babies named Shonda since 1954.
Nearly every Shonda ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shonda?
Three in four living Shondas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 72%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 2%
Is Shonda an old name?
Yes. Shonda is older than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Shonda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Shondas are women.
Names the same age as Shonda
NAME TWIN
Shonda's name twin is Latonya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Latonya's age curve is the closest match to Shonda's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Shonda
How old is the average Shonda?
The average Shonda in the US is 50 years old. The median is 52, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shonda?
About 7,000 Shondas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,400 babies given the name since 1954.
When was the name Shonda most popular?
In 1970, when about 510 baby girls were named Shonda.
Is Shonda a Gen X name?
Yes. About 72% of living Shondas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this