Declining since 1990, #630 for girls today.
Popularity of Cassandra since 1902
Babies named Cassandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 164 |
| 1940s | 2,660 |
| 1950s | 7,692 |
| 1960s | 16,765 |
| 1970s | 19,016 |
| 1980s | 44,911 |
| 1990s | 50,364 |
| 2000s | 20,128 |
| 2010s | 6,365 |
| 2020s | 2,796 |
Meaning & origin
Cassandra has a long history, from its mythological roots to modern American use. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1902 and reached its peak popularity in 1990, when it was among the top 200 names. Since then, its usage has been falling; as of 2025 it ranks 630th, with about 1 in 3471 girls receiving the name. The name has been most favored in states such as New Jersey, Washington, and Nevada. Despite its current decline, Cassandra retains a classic, literary quality that appeals to parents drawn to names with a strong narrative background.
Cassandra is the Latin form of the Greek Kassandra, derived from kassysthai (to shine) or kekasmai (to excel) combined with aner (man). In Homer's Iliad, she was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. The name entered English usage after the Renaissance, but became widely popular only in the 20th century.
Where Cassandra 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.
“Cassandra” around the world
Where Cassandra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cassie, Sandy, Cassi
Sibling names for Cassandra
Names that share Cassandra's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ariadne, Penelope, Diana, Helen, Lydia, Berenice, Kandace, Leandra, Roxana, Alexzandra, Allisa, Briseis, Calandra, Sebrina, Alyssandra, Andrianna, Angelicia, Antigone, Apollonia, Catera, Demitra, Demitria, Electra, Elektra, Landra, Lysandra, Xandra, Alysandra, Amenda, Chrisandra, Correna, Corrinna, Deanndra, Delanna, Kalandra, Kateria, Leanda, Leandria, Lissandra, Medea, Mirranda, Sabrinia, Smantha, Theodosia, Vanassa, Alyscia, Alondria, Calandria, Callisto, Darriana, Dejanira, Morganna, Quintara, Serana, Teleah
Brothers: Hector, Alexander, Jason, Lucas, Julian, Demetri, Demetrious, Demetrius, Leonidas, Achilles, Atreus, Azrael, Evander, Hercules, Aeneas, Ajax, Dimitrius, Gryphon, Thaddius, Argus, Demetreus, Hades, Orestes, Plato, Achilleus, Chiron, Christophere, Dametri, Hektor, Marcelus, Prometheus, Savalas
Names like Cassandra
Names whose popularity has moved with Cassandra's over the last 50 years.
