Lafondra
A girl's name of French origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Lafondra is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1962 to 1979, Lafondra has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Lafondra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lafondra is a girl's baby name of French and Unknown origin, combining the La- prefix with -fondra, possibly evoking the French fondre meaning 'to melt' or 'to blend.' The La- prefix has been particularly popular in African American naming traditions.
Lafondra has a smooth, flowing sound — a name that blends French phonetics with American creative naming to create something genuinely distinctive.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Lafondra is rooted in the French tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1962 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Lafondra’s rarity (45 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lafondra has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1962.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 40 | — |
The Story of Lafondra
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Lafondra is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Lafondra are most likely born between 1962 and 1972.
How rare is Lafondra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lafondra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1962, peaked in the 1960s with 40 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1962–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 | #11051 |
| 1963 | 10 | #4400 |
| 1962 | 30 | #2191 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–1979