Sandra
Sandra is a diminutive of Alexandra, derived from the Greek name meaning 'defender of mankind.' It became popular as an independent name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#1210 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a warm, friendly quality that ages well
- •Popular peak was in the 1940s-1960s, giving it vintage charm
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Sandra Day O'Connor
First female U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Bullock
Academy Award-winning actress
Sandra Oh
Emmy Award-winning actress
Sandra Cisneros
Acclaimed author and poet
Statistics
875,531
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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