Casandra
Casandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining upon man, or unheeded prophetess.
Origin and history
Casandra is a variant spelling of Cassandra, derived from the Ancient Greek name Kassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess granted the gift of prophecy but cursed never to be believed. It experienced moderate popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a recognized classical name.
Popularity in the United States
15,784 babies in the United States have been named Casandra since 1880. It ranks #1232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2019.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 469 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,293 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,261 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,031 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,605 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,394 |
| 2010-2019 | 404 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Casandra
- Casandra Elizabeth Ventura: Singer, Model
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass, Cassi, Sandra
Fun facts
- The original Greek character Cassandra predicted the fall of Troy but was cursed by Apollo so no one believed her.
- Casandra with a single 's' is a common Spanish and Italian spelling variant of the more standard English Cassandra.