Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Calandra since 1962
Babies named Calandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 796 |
| 1980s | 480 |
| 1990s | 237 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Calandra entered the U.S. naming scene in 1962, a period when creative and melodious feminine names were in vogue. It never achieved widespread use, failing to rank among the top 1,000 names in any year. Its peak came in 1972, reflecting the broader trend of names ending in 'andra' during the 1970s. Since 1988, its usage has been on a steady decline, a trajectory shared by many similar coinages. The name has not been associated with any particular state or region, as its top states list is empty. Calandra remains a rare and distinctive choice, likely familiar only to those who encountered it in the mid-20th century.
Calandra first appeared in U.S. records in 1962, likely a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Alexandra or Cassandra with the popular -andra suffix. There is no established derivation from classical languages, though it may have been influenced by the Italian surname Calandra (meaning 'lark') or by Greek Καλάνδρα, a rare mythological name. Its use has always been rare, peaking in 1972.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Callie, Cali, Andra, Candy
Variants: Calandria, Calandre, Kalendra
Sibling names for Calandra
Names that share Calandra's style, for a brother or sister.
