Calandra
Every Calandra since 1962 — 1,747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calandra
Calandra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 1,747 American babies have been named Calandra. Its peak came in 1972, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calandra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calandra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,985 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,673 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,963 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,320 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,437 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,600 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,753 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,839 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,856 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,818 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,004 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,612 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,617 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,380 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,117 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,365 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,633 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,405 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,838 |
| 1975 | 71 | #1,447 |
| 1970 | 72 | #1,431 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calandra in 2025?
Calandra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Calandra?
1,747 babies have been named Calandra in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calandra most popular?
Calandra peaked in 1972, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Calandra a boy or girl name?
Calandra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calandra rising or falling?
Calandra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.