Sandi
Sandi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defending men or protector of mankind.
Origin and history
Sandi is traditionally a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and is currently a rare given name. It carries a classic, friendly diminutivized style.
Popularity in the United States
10,101 babies in the United States have been named Sandi since 1880. It ranks #1633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,314 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,495 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,103 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,184 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,139 |
| 1990-2000 | 427 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 76 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Sandi
- Sandi Patty: Singer, Musician
- Sandi Toksvig: Comedian, Presenter
- Sandi Thom: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Sandi originated as a casual spelling variant of Sandy, a diminutive for Sandra or Alexandra.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.