Casondra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-SON-druh //kəˈsɒndrə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: pure; Latin: unblemished
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Casondra is believed to be a variant of the name Cassandra, which has its roots in ancient Greek. The name Cassandra is derived from the Greek "Kassandra," composed of the elements "kāo" meaning "to shine" and "aner" meaning "man," thus often interpreted as "shining upon men" or "the one who excels." The name is most famously associated with the figure from Greek mythology, a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, who was granted the gift of prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions.
This mythological connection has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures and languages. Cassandra's prominence in literature and history can be traced back to ancient texts, including works by Homer and later dramatists such as Euripides and Aeschylus, who depicted her tragic fate.
The name has been carried through various adaptations and translations, influencing its variants across different cultures. The transition from Cassandra to Casondra likely occurred through the influence of phonetic changes and the desire for unique forms in naming practices, particularly in English-speaking contexts.
Culturally, the name Casondra, while less common than its root form, carries with it the weight of its historical and mythological associations. Names derived from Cassandra often evoke themes of foresight, tragedy, and the complexities of truth, which resonate in various literary and artistic expressions.
The name has been embraced in various forms, with diminutives such as Cassie or Sandra emerging as affectionate alternatives, further enriching its cultural tapestry. Overall, Casondra reflects a blend of linguistic evolution and deep-rooted historical significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Casondra was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Casondra has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Casondra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Casondra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Casondra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Casondra (1992)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Casondra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1983 | 42 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |