Cassandra
Cassandra first appears in US records in 1902. It peaked in 1990, when 7,054 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 463.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cassandra popular?
Declining Cassandra is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
| 2020s | 2,796 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,365 | |
| 2000s | 20,128 | |
| 1990s | 50,364 | |
| 1980s | 44,911 | |
| 1970s | 19,016 | |
| 1960s | 16,765 | |
| 1950s | 7,692 | |
| 1940s | 2,660 | |
| 1930s | 164 | |
| 1920s | 76 | |
| 1910s | 61 | |
| 1900s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Cassandra mean?
Cassandra is usually read “shining” or “excelling over men”; she is the tragic prophetess of Troy.
Nicknames for Cassandra
- Cass
- Cassie
- Sandra
Variants & spellings
- Kassandra
- Casandra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Cassandra means Shining upon men. Cassandra is usually read “shining” or “excelling over men”; she is the tragic prophetess of Troy.
What is the origin of the name Cassandra?
Cassandra is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra is pronounced “kuh-SAN-druh.”
Is Cassandra a boy or a girl name?
Cassandra is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Cassandra a popular name right now?
Cassandra is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
In 2025, Cassandra ranked #631 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cassandra most popular?
Cassandra was most popular in 1990, when about 7,054 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Cassandra?
Common nicknames for Cassandra include Cass, Cassie, Sandra.
What names are similar to Cassandra?
Names similar to Cassandra include Penelope, Zoe, Eleanor, Ariana, Elena.
What names go well with Cassandra?
Greek names that pair well with Cassandra include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.