Casandra
Every Casandra since 1940 — 15,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Casandra
Casandra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,261 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 15,791 American babies have been named Casandra. Its peak came in 1990, when 642 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Casandra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Casandra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,261 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,553 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,724 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,047 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,025 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,288 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,222 | — | — |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,194 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,397 | — | — |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,552 | — | — |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,501 | — | — |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,860 | — | — |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,524 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,936 | — | — |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,241 | — | — |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,478 | — | — |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,952 | — | — |
| 2008 | 130 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 2007 | 175 | #1,381 | — | — |
| 2006 | 194 | #1,240 | — | — |
| 2005 | 243 | #1,005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 236 | #998 | — | — |
| 2003 | 307 | #806 | — | — |
| 2002 | 338 | #724 | — | — |
| 2001 | 342 | #717 | — | — |
| 2000 | 322 | #720 | — | — |
| 1995 | 426 | #553 | — | — |
| 1990 | 642 | #405 | — | — |
| 1985 | 399 | #508 | — | — |
| 1980 | 258 | #676 | — | — |
| 1975 | 208 | #711 | — | — |
| 1970 | 250 | #652 | — | — |
| 1965 | 128 | #883 | — | — |
| 1960 | 70 | #1,312 | — | — |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,643 | — | — |
| 1950 | 34 | #1,606 | — | — |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,999 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,457 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Casandra in 2025?
Casandra ranked #10,261 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Casandra?
15,791 babies have been named Casandra in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Casandra most popular?
Casandra peaked in 1990, when 642 newborns received the name.
Is Casandra a boy or girl name?
Casandra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Casandra rising or falling?
Casandra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.