An estimated 9,901 living Americans are named Lawanda.
How rare is Lawanda?
Lawanda fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Lawanda?
The median age of a living American named Lawanda is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 61 years old.
Is Lawanda still popular?
Not especially. Lawanda has been declining since its 1977 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Peak year
1977
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
12,093
Diaspora map
Lawanda spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, and North Carolina (1970) and ran high in 11 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, and North Carolina, 1970 · over-represented in 11 states over 5 years
