girl's name
Lafonda
luh-FON-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 693
Lafonda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1962, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lafonda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 226 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Lafonda?
In 1993, Lafonda was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lafonda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lafonda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lafonda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lafonda
- English luh-FON-duh
Sibling Names for Lafonda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lafonda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lafonda
How popular is the name Lafonda?
In 1993, Lafonda was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lafonda a girl's or a boy's name?
Lafonda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lafonda?
Lafonda has 3 syllables.
When was Lafonda most popular?
Lafonda peaked in 1962, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.