Shandra
Shandra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Moon or defender of mankind (depending on root association).
Origin and history
Shandra is a modern American name created in the 20th century. It is often considered a variant of Chandra or a combination of names like Shannon and Sandra. The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,018 babies in the United States have been named Shandra since 1880. It ranks #3232 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.6 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 428 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,115 |
| 1980-1990 | 945 |
| 1990-2000 | 342 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shandra
- Shandra Woworuntu: Advocate, Activist
Nicknames
Shan
Fun facts
- Shandra emerged in American name records in the mid-20th century alongside other modern blended names ending in -andra.
- It is interpreted both as a spelling variant of the Sanskrit name Chandra and as a blend of Shannon and Sandra.