Declining since 1985, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Sondra since 1912
Babies named Sondra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 4,311 |
| 1940s | 6,729 |
| 1950s | 4,269 |
| 1960s | 5,552 |
| 1970s | 3,071 |
| 1980s | 1,948 |
| 1990s | 662 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Sondra is a mid-20th-century variant of Sandra that peaked in popularity in 1939. According to Social Security data, its highest ranking was achieved that year, and it has been in decline since 1985. With a current 1-in-229,610 frequency, Sondra is now quite rare. The spelling Sondra was most common in the 1930s, reflecting a trend for personalized variants of established names. Despite its rarity today, Sondra retains a vintage charm, and its roots in the classic Alexandra give it a strong, timeless meaning.
Sondra is a variant spelling of Sandra, which emerged as a short form of Alexandra in the 20th century. Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexander, derived from Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind'. The spelling Sondra was particularly popular in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Where Sondra 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sandy, Sondi, Sonny
Sibling names for Sondra
Names that share Sondra's style, for a brother or sister.
