Declining since 1990, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Casandra since 1940
Babies named Casandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 245 |
| 1950s | 469 |
| 1960s | 1,293 |
| 1970s | 2,261 |
| 1980s | 4,031 |
| 1990s | 4,605 |
| 2000s | 2,394 |
| 2010s | 404 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Casandra is a variant spelling of Cassandra, a name rooted in Greek mythology. It has seen modest use in the United States since at least 1940, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 1989, but has since declined in popularity, reflecting a falling trajectory since 1990. In 2025, about 1 in every 178,585 baby girls received the name, placing it well outside the top 1,000. Its similarity to more common names like Katherine and Desiree may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice. Despite its mythological weight, Casandra remains a rare pick, never breaking into the top states or achieving widespread usage.
Casandra is a variant spelling of Cassandra, which derives from the Greek name Kassandra (Κασσάνδρα), possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a daughter of Priam and Hecuba, granted the gift of prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that no one would believe her. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages, often in reference to the mythological figure, and the spelling Casandra emerged as a modern simplification.
Where Casandra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cassie, Sandra, Cass
Sibling names for Casandra
Names that share Casandra's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Casandra
Names whose popularity has moved with Casandra's over the last 50 years.
