Declining since 2010, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Lisandra since 1956
Babies named Lisandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 283 |
| 1980s | 302 |
| 1990s | 356 |
| 2000s | 321 |
| 2010s | 237 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Lisandra combines two enduring naming traditions: Elizabeth (via Lisa) and Alexandra (via Sandra). First recorded in the U.S. in 1956, it gained modest traction before peaking in 2010 at its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been falling, consistent with a broader decline in compound names formed from mid-century favorites. The name's 1-in-160,727 frequency in 2025 places it well outside the top 1,000, making it a rare but recognizable choice. It has yet to appear as a top state name in any year, reflecting its low but steady presence across the country.
Lisandra is a modern compound name formed from Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath') and Sandra (a short form of Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind'). It emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities, as part of a trend of combining popular names.
“Lisandra” around the world
Where Lisandra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lisa, Sandra, Lisi, Andra
Variants: Lysandra, Lisandrea
Sibling names for Lisandra
Names that share Lisandra's style, for a brother or sister.
