Sandra
Sandra is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sandra originated as a hypocoristic short form of Alexandra or Cassandra, deriving from Greek roots. While predominantly given to females, it was occasionally bestowed on males in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,692 babies in the United States have been named Sandra since 1880. It ranks #2496 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 720 |
| 1950-1960 | 480 |
| 1960-1970 | 563 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 283 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sandy, Sandi
Fun facts
- Sandra evolved as a shortened version of Italian and Greek names like Alessandra and Cassandra.
- Over 2,600 boys in the United States have been named Sandra since records began in 1880.