Sandy
A unisex given name from diminutives A diminutive of the male given names Alexander, Sander, Alasdair, Sandeep, Sanford, and Santiago.
Every Sandy since 1880 — 79,530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sandy
Sandy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,020 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 79,530 American babies have been named Sandy — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1960, when 3,822 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Sandy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sandy 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 | 55 | #3,020 | 12 | #7,112 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,271 | 11 | #7,668 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,612 | 13 | #6,829 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,783 | 10 | #8,195 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,922 | 7 | #10,593 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,593 | 9 | #8,610 |
| 2019 | 78 | #2,327 | 9 | #8,745 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,359 | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2017 | 98 | #2,015 | 10 | #8,036 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,244 | 7 | #10,539 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,905 | 9 | #8,610 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,650 | 12 | #6,980 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,615 | 7 | #10,531 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1,582 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2011 | 110 | #1,838 | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2010 | 177 | #1,334 | 13 | #6,638 |
| 2009 | 189 | #1,287 | 10 | #8,196 |
| 2008 | 228 | #1,132 | 13 | #6,698 |
| 2007 | 256 | #1,034 | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2006 | 250 | #1,025 | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2005 | 292 | #869 | 24 | #3,921 |
| 2004 | 317 | #800 | 16 | #5,199 |
| 2003 | 296 | #828 | 20 | #4,249 |
| 2002 | 317 | #763 | 18 | #4,462 |
| 2001 | 322 | #744 | 18 | #4,434 |
| 2000 | 386 | #648 | 22 | #3,734 |
| 1995 | 468 | #518 | 35 | #2,287 |
| 1990 | 694 | #380 | 51 | #1,632 |
| 1985 | 602 | #378 | 73 | #1,090 |
| 1980 | 858 | #289 | 68 | #1,101 |
| 1975 | 841 | #285 | 91 | #873 |
| 1970 | 1,246 | #250 | 125 | #736 |
| 1965 | 1,706 | #193 | 210 | #532 |
| 1960 | 3,647 | #126 | 175 | #593 |
| 1955 | 751 | #312 | 233 | #481 |
| 1950 | 515 | #344 | 189 | #490 |
| 1945 | 866 | #220 | 127 | #532 |
| 1940 | 382 | #326 | 90 | #630 |
| 1935 | 66 | #854 | 68 | #748 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,404 | 75 | #735 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,364 | 72 | #778 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,331 | 62 | #876 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,740 | 56 | #822 |
| 1910 | — | — | 35 | #470 |
| 1905 | — | — | 33 | #363 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #513 |
| 1895 | — | — | 20 | #451 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #560 |
| 1885 | — | — | 19 | #421 |
| 1880 | — | — | 18 | #422 |
Famous people named Sandy
- Sandy Koufax Baseball player · b. 1935
- Sandy Dennis Actor · 1937–1992
- Sandy Powell Designer · b. 1960
- Sandy West Musician · 1959–2006
- Sandy Turnbull Soccer player · 1884–1917
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandy mean?
A unisex given name from diminutives A diminutive of the male given names Alexander, Sander, Alasdair, Sandeep, Sanford, and Santiago.
How popular is the name Sandy in 2025?
Sandy ranked #3,020 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sandy?
79,530 babies have been named Sandy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sandy most popular?
Sandy peaked in 1960, when 3,822 newborns received the name.
Is Sandy a boy or girl name?
Sandy is used for both: about 87% of babies named Sandy have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Sandy rising or falling?
Sandy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sandy?
Well-known people named Sandy include Sandy Koufax (baseball player), Sandy Dennis (actor), Sandy Powell (designer).