Holding steady.
Popularity of Cosandra since 1963
Babies named Cosandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cosandra is a rare American invention that first appeared in records in 1963. The name reached its peak in 1971, the year it was most frequently given, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. As of 2025, its usage remains stable at a very low level, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year. The name exemplifies the creative naming trends of the late 20th century, where parents blended familiar sounds and suffixes to craft distinctive identities. While Cosandra has no strong association with any particular state or famous bearer, it carries the warmth of mid-century Americana. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it is often seen as a modern twist on Cassandra or a combination of 'Co' and 'Sandra', giving it a melodic, feminine feel.
Cosandra appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the prefix 'Co-' (possibly from names like Cora or Cosette) with the name Sandra, or as a variant of Cassandra. The name emerged in the 1960s, a period that saw many creative respellings and invented names. It has no known historical or linguistic roots in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cosi, Sandy, Coco
Sibling names for Cosandra
Names that share Cosandra's style, for a brother or sister.
