Sandra
Sandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sandra originated as a short form of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra, which derives from Greek roots meaning defender of mankind. It rose to immense popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a classic, widely recognized name.
Popularity in the United States
875,531 babies in the United States have been named Sandra since 1880. It ranks #19 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1008.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.2 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 433 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,627 |
| 1930-1940 | 45,399 |
| 1940-1950 | 265,538 |
| 1950-1960 | 251,591 |
| 1960-1970 | 183,846 |
| 1970-1980 | 64,340 |
| 1980-1990 | 30,048 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,620 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,992 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,672 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,377 |
Famous people named Sandra
- Sandra Bullock: Actress, Producer
- Sandra Day O'Connor: Supreme Court Justice, Lawyer
- Sandra Oh: Actress
Nicknames
Sandy, Sandi, Sondra
Fun facts
- Sandra was extraordinarily popular in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s, consistently ranking among the top ten female names.
- Although rooted in Greek etymology, Sandra developed specifically as an Italian contraction of Alessandra.