Cassandra: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kuh-SAN-druh · 3 syllables
From Ancient Greek (Kassandra).
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- kuh-SAN-druh
- US rank (2025)
- #630
- US babies a year
- about 680 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Mythic
- Nicknames
- Cass
How popular is Cassandra?
Cassandra was the #630 name in the US in 2025, given to 463 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #630 |
| England & Wales | #589 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| France | #656 |
| Norway | #336 |
| Canada | #572 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Cassandra?
Half of US adults named Cassandra are older than 36; most are between 22 and 65. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Cassandra
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Kristina
- Kirsten
- Nicole
- Krista
- Bethany
- Andrea
- Kristen
- Monique
- Candice
- Melody
- Melanie
- Katrina
- Jana
- Kendra
- Leandra
- Tara
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Questions about Cassandra
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra is pronounced kuh-SAN-druh.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
Cassandra was the #630 name in the US in 2025, given to 463 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Cassandra?
Half of US adults named Cassandra are older than 36. Most are between 22 and 65.