Kasandra
Kasandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining upon man, or unheeded prophetess.
Origin and history
Kasandra is a spelling variant 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. In the United States, it peaked in popularity during the late 20th century alongside its traditional counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
9,468 babies in the United States have been named Kasandra since 1880. It ranks #1712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1978.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 376 |
| 1970-1980 | 739 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,638 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,340 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,519 |
| 2010-2019 | 559 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Nicknames
Kassie, Kassy, Kasey, Sandi
Fun facts
- In Homer's epic tradition, Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess whose accurate predictions were ignored due to a curse from Apollo.
- The 'K' spelling emerged as a modern alternative to Cassandra, gaining traction in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s.