Holding steady.
Popularity of Sandria since 1937
Babies named Sandria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 144 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sandria is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1937. It saw its peak in 1947, but never enough births to enter the national rankings, and remains an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. Top states of use in its early decades were not recorded due to low numbers. Sandria likely emerged as a creative feminine variant of Sandra, fitting a mid-20th-century trend of inventing new names with the popular 'ia' suffix and the 'sand-' syllable from Alexandra-derived names. Parents considering Sandria today may appreciate its distinctiveness and vintage character without the weight of historical usage.
Sandria appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed as a feminine elaboration of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind.' Alternatively, it may be a blend of Sandra and Andrea. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1937 and saw modest use in the 1940s, peaking in 1947, but has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sandy, Sandie, Andi
Variants: Sandrea, Sandrie
Sibling names for Sandria
Names that share Sandria's style, for a brother or sister.
