Sandra
Sandra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หsandษนษ/ ยท /หsษหndษนษ/
Meaning and origin of Sandra
- A female given name.
Etymology
A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
How popular is Sandra?
Since 1880, 875,531 girls and 2,692 boys in the U.S. have been named Sandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #619 in 1943. In 2025, 188 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sandra
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Sandra
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Sandra FAQ
What does the name Sandra mean?
A female given name. A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
How popular is the name Sandra?
Since 1880, 875,531 girls and 2,692 boys in the U.S. have been named Sandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #619 in 1943. In 2025, 188 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sandra a boy or girl name?
Sandra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 875,531 girls and 2,692 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.