Saundra
Saundra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of humankind.
Origin and history
Saundra is a phonetic variant of Sandra, which originated as a short form of Cassandra or Alexandra. Historically derived from Greek elements, it means defender of humankind. The name saw moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
17,851 babies in the United States have been named Saundra since 1880. It ranks #1138 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (11.8 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 31 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,419 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,865 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,813 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,082 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,365 |
| 1980-1990 | 748 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Saundra
- Saundra Santiago: Actress
- Saundra Sharp: Actress, Filmmaker
Nicknames
Sandy, Saunnie
Fun facts
- Saundra gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a distinctive phonetic spelling variant of Sandra.
- It ultimately connects to the ancient Greek name Alexandros, meaning defender of men.