Sandy
Sandy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sandy originated as a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. Historically used for both females and males, it gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains a widely recognized classic.
Popularity in the United States
69,072 babies in the United States have been named Sandy since 1880. It ranks #481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1743.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 796 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,189 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,188 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,710 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,107 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,827 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,752 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,853 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,136 |
| 2020-2029 | 358 |
Famous people named Sandy
- Sandy Dennis: Actress
- Sandy Duncan: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Sandy began as a short form for Alexander and Alexandra before becoming established as an independent given name.
- The name achieved lasting pop culture fame through the lead female character Sandy Olsson in the 1978 musical film Grease.