Kassandra
Kassandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining upon man, unheeded prophetess, or catcher of men.
Origin and history
Kassandra is a variant spelling of the Ancient Greek name Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess granted the gift of prophecy but cursed never to be believed. The name gained significant popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
33,512 babies in the United States have been named Kassandra since 1880. It ranks #776 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1106.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (19 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 119 |
| 1960-1970 | 384 |
| 1970-1980 | 866 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,967 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,529 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,679 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,747 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,185 |
Famous people named Kassandra
- Kassandra Clementi: Actress
Nicknames
Kass, Kassie, Cassie, Kassy
Fun facts
- In Homer's epic tradition, Cassandra foresaw the fall of Troy but was doomed by Apollo to have her warnings ignored.
- The 'K' spelling emerged as a popular modern alternative to the traditional 'C' spelling in Western countries.