Kasandra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-SAN-druh //kəˈsændrə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: defender of men; Latin: pure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kasandra is derived from the ancient Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), which is believed to be composed of the elements "kassandra," meaning "to shine" or "to excel," and "aner," meaning "man." This etymology suggests a meaning akin to "shining upon men" or "one who excels among men." The name entered the English language through Latin adaptations, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained renewed interest in Europe, leading to its incorporation into various European languages. Historically, Kassandra is most notably associated with the figure from Greek mythology, specifically a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy.
According to myth, she was granted the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo, but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. This tragic narrative has been a subject of various literary works throughout history, including plays by Euripides and Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, and later adaptations in the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights.
The name's association with this poignant mythological figure has contributed to its enduring presence in literature and culture. Culturally, Kassandra has come to symbolize foresight and the tragic consequences of being unheeded.
The name has been invoked in various artistic and literary contexts, reflecting themes of knowledge, power, and the often-painful burden of truth. In addition to its classical roots, the name has seen variations in different cultures, including Cassandra in Latin and Kassandra in modern adaptations.
These variations have helped maintain the name's relevance across different eras and artistic expressions, ensuring its place in the tapestry of historical and cultural narratives.
Famous people named Kasandra
In this section, you will find notable people named Kasandra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kasandra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Kasandra D. is a singer best known for her work in the music industry and her contributions to various albums.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kasandra was first seen in the United States in 1943.
Kasandra has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Kasandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kasandra 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 Kasandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kasandra (2023)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
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 Kasandra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2010 | 122 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2008 | 150 |
| 2007 | 195 |
| 2006 | 221 |
| 2005 | 261 |
| 2004 | 268 |
| 2003 | 293 |
| 2002 | 331 |
| 2001 | 365 |
| 2000 | 296 |
| 1999 | 317 |
| 1998 | 324 |
| 1997 | 346 |
| 1996 | 325 |
| 1995 | 343 |
| 1994 | 366 |
| 1993 | 391 |
| 1992 | 311 |
| 1991 | 296 |
| 1990 | 321 |
| 1989 | 303 |
| 1988 | 242 |
| 1987 | 185 |
| 1986 | 150 |
| 1985 | 134 |
| 1984 | 153 |
| 1983 | 130 |
| 1982 | 141 |
| 1981 | 122 |
| 1980 | 78 |
| 1979 | 89 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1975 | 48 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1970 | 96 |
| 1969 | 77 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |