Cassandria Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kas-AN-dree-uh //kæˈsændriə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: 'shining upon man'; Latin: 'prophetess'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cassandria is derived from the Greek name Kassandra, which is composed of the elements "kāo" meaning "to shine" and "aner" meaning "man." The name Kassandra appears in ancient Greek mythology, most notably as a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, who was granted the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo. However, her gift was also a curse, as she was doomed to never be believed.
The name entered Latin as "Cassandra," which was later adapted into various forms in different languages, including Cassandria in English. Historically, the figure of Cassandra has been significant in literature and art, particularly during the classical period.
She is a prominent character in works such as Euripides' tragedy "The Women of Troy" and has been referenced in various adaptations throughout the centuries, including in Shakespeare's plays. The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, when classical themes were revived in literature and art, leading to a renewed interest in mythological figures.
Culturally, the name Cassandria carries connotations of foresight and tragedy, reflecting the dual nature of its mythological namesake. The story of Cassandra has been interpreted as a commentary on the struggles of women in society, particularly regarding their voices and agency.
This narrative has allowed the name to resonate through various cultural contexts, symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. The diminutive form "Cassie" has also emerged, often used affectionately, though its historical significance is less pronounced compared to the full name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassandria was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Cassandria has ranked as high as #1000 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Cassandria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cassandria 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 Cassandria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cassandria
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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 Cassandria.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |