Cassandra: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A prophetess name shining with ancient wisdom.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #650
- Peak
- #49 in 1990
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cassandra Means
Cassandra is a girl name of English origin. A prophetess name shining with ancient wisdom.
How Popular Cassandra Is
Cassandra currently ranks #650 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #49 in 1990. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Cassandra
- Cassandra reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #49 in 1990.
- Cassandra has been a top 100 name across 154+ years of American history.
- Cassandra is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Cassandra
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cassandra
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Questions About Cassandra
What does Cassandra mean?
Cassandra is a girl name of English origin. A prophetess name shining with ancient wisdom.
How popular is Cassandra?
Cassandra currently ranks #650 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #49 in 1990. It has held steady.
Where does Cassandra come from?
Cassandra comes from English roots. Cassandra reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #49 in 1990.
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