Sandi
A diminutive of the female given names Sandra, Alexandra, and Cassandra.
Every Sandi since 1934 — 10,122 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sandi
Sandi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,851 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 10,122 American babies have been named Sandi. Its peak came in 1959, when 368 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Sandi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sandi 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 | 5 | #16,851 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,263 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,198 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,347 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,338 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,286 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,106 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,662 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,786 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,817 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,318 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,985 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,461 | — | — |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,681 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,353 | — | — |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,500 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,167 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,969 | — | — |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,686 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,380 | — | — |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,056 | — | — |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,853 | 6 | #10,323 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,164 | — | — |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,582 | — | — |
| 1990 | 63 | #2,096 | — | — |
| 1985 | 111 | #1,236 | — | — |
| 1980 | 159 | #945 | — | — |
| 1975 | 211 | #706 | — | — |
| 1970 | 310 | #574 | — | — |
| 1965 | 261 | #593 | — | — |
| 1960 | 353 | #511 | — | — |
| 1955 | 102 | #993 | — | — |
| 1950 | 88 | #970 | — | — |
| 1945 | 155 | #588 | — | — |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,215 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Sandi
- Sandi Morris Athlete · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandi mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Sandra, Alexandra, and Cassandra.
How popular is the name Sandi in 2025?
Sandi ranked #16,851 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sandi?
10,122 babies have been named Sandi in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sandi most popular?
Sandi peaked in 1959, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Sandi a boy or girl name?
Sandi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sandi rising or falling?
Sandi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sandi?
Well-known people named Sandi include Sandi Morris (athlete).