Holding steady.
Popularity of Dandra since 1959
Babies named Dandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 67 | 0 |
| 1970s | 83 | 5 |
| 1980s | 146 | 19 |
| 1990s | 221 | 36 |
| 2000s | 75 | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dandra is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959. Its peak usage came in 1990, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name likely represents a blend of familiar elements like 'Dan-' and '-dra,' a common pattern for American invented names. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable but infrequent, with no strong association to any particular region. Dandra has not been a popular choice in recent years, with latest data from 2025 showing continued rarity. It remains an uncommon, distinctive option for parents seeking a name with a modern, creative feel.
Dandra is likely a 20th-century coinage in the United States, formed by combining the popular name elements 'Dan-' and '-dra' (as in Sandra or Deandra). It first appeared in records in 1959 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1990. The name has no established meaning in any language and is best understood as a modern, invented feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Dana, Dee, Andra
Variants: Dandrea
Sibling names for Dandra
Names that share Dandra's style, for a brother or sister.
