Cassandra
Cassandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining upon man, or she who entangles men.
Origin and history
Cassandra originates from Ancient Greek mythology as a Trojan princess cursed to speak true prophecies that no one believed. The name experienced significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a recognizable classical choice today.
Popularity in the United States
171,008 babies in the United States have been named Cassandra since 1880. It ranks #231 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #614.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.8 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 61 |
| 1920-1930 | 76 |
| 1930-1940 | 164 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,660 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,692 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,765 |
| 1970-1980 | 19,016 |
| 1980-1990 | 44,911 |
| 1990-2000 | 50,364 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,365 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,796 |
Famous people named Cassandra
- Cassandra Peterson: Actress, Comedian
- Cassandra Wilson: Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter
- Cassandra Clare: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass, Cassy, Sandra
Fun facts
- In Homer's epic tradition, Cassandra was a princess of Troy gifted with prophecy by Apollo but cursed never to be believed.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, frequently ranking among the top 70 female names.