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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kassandra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kassan|Kassem
GreekGirl→ Stable

Kassandra

kuh-SAN-druh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1217
→ Stable
#1217
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1142 in 2020
5yr change
+14 ranks
Birth frequency
5.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1217 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Kassandra

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1217

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekMythologicalClassicLiteraryGirl3-syllableProphecyTrojanSeriousRomanticRisingSophisticated
Character
prophetic insighttragic wisdomdefiant spiritpiercing truthdoomed foresight
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kassandras

silentlethaldeterminedcompassionateresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Kassandra is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1217 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +14 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1217 · rare
Kassandra at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess cursed to speak true prophecies no one would believe. The name means 'she who entangles men'.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Mythological
Peak rank:#1142 in 2020
5yr change:+14 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Cassidy◈CalandraCosandraCasandraSandra
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kassandra
AthenaHelenaIrisNoraSiennaMarcusJulianApollo◈
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Sophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kassandra illustration
Name Intelligence
Kassandra · Overview
Summary

Kassandra is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1217 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kassandra scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Mythological · Classic · Romantic character
Kassandra carries a bold, serious, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kassandra.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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