Sandy
Sandy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæn.di/
Meaning and origin of Sandy
- A unisex given name from diminutives
- A diminutive of the male given names Alexander, Sander, Alasdair, Sandeep, Sanford, and Santiago.
- A diminutive of the female given names Sandra, Alexandra, and Cassandra.
Etymology
From clippings + -y
How popular is Sandy?
Since 1880, 69,072 girls and 10,458 boys in the U.S. have been named Sandy (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #329 in 1886. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sandy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Sandy
Names that peaked around the same time as Sandy and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sandy FAQ
What does the name Sandy mean?
A unisex given name from diminutives A diminutive of the male given names Alexander, Sander, Alasdair, Sandeep, Sanford, and Santiago. A diminutive of the female given names Sandra, Alexandra, and Cassandra. From clippings + -y
How popular is the name Sandy?
Since 1880, 69,072 girls and 10,458 boys in the U.S. have been named Sandy (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #329 in 1886. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sandy a boy or girl name?
Sandy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (69,072 girls and 10,458 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.