Cassandra
Cassandra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ · /kəˈsɑːn.dɹə/
Meaning and origin of Cassandra
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).
How popular is Cassandra?
Since 1880, 171,008 girls and 376 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #2314 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #631 for girls, with 463 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cassandra
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cassandra
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Cassandra FAQ
What does the name Cassandra mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).
What is the origin of the name Cassandra?
Cassandra is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
Since 1880, 171,008 girls and 376 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #2314 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #631 for girls, with 463 babies given the name.
Is Cassandra a boy or girl name?
Cassandra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 171,008 girls and 376 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.