Kassandra
From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).
Every Kassandra since 1945 — 33,528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kassandra
Kassandra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,177 in 2025 with 197 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 33,528 American babies have been named Kassandra. Its peak came in 1993, when 2,742 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 Kassandra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kassandra 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 | 197 | #1,177 | — | — |
| 2024 | 196 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 2023 | 191 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 2022 | 192 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2021 | 201 | #1,201 | — | — |
| 2020 | 208 | #1,143 | — | — |
| 2019 | 244 | #1,053 | — | — |
| 2018 | 254 | #1,021 | — | — |
| 2017 | 300 | #896 | — | — |
| 2016 | 354 | #807 | — | — |
| 2015 | 373 | #756 | — | — |
| 2014 | 414 | #685 | — | — |
| 2013 | 394 | #710 | — | — |
| 2012 | 411 | #687 | — | — |
| 2011 | 464 | #624 | — | — |
| 2010 | 539 | #546 | — | — |
| 2009 | 533 | #574 | — | — |
| 2008 | 579 | #531 | — | — |
| 2007 | 646 | #500 | — | — |
| 2006 | 763 | #417 | — | — |
| 2005 | 870 | #360 | — | — |
| 2004 | 929 | #344 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,016 | #306 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,161 | #271 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,046 | #303 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,136 | #284 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,607 | #183 | 5 | #9,600 |
| 1990 | 873 | #312 | — | — |
| 1985 | 366 | #544 | — | — |
| 1980 | 117 | #1,156 | — | — |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,614 | — | — |
| 1970 | 109 | #1,090 | — | — |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,966 | — | — |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,337 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,669 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,137 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,284 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kassandra mean?
From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).
How popular is the name Kassandra in 2025?
Kassandra ranked #1,177 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 197 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kassandra?
33,528 babies have been named Kassandra in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kassandra most popular?
Kassandra peaked in 1993, when 2,742 newborns received the name.
Is Kassandra a boy or girl name?
Kassandra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kassandra rising or falling?
Kassandra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.