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Sandi Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAN-dee / /ˈsændi/

English; diminutive of Sandra

Meaning

Diminutive of Alexandra: defender of mankind

Historical & Cultural Background

Sandi is often used as a diminutive form of Sandra, which itself is derived from Alexandra. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. It is commonly associated with a friendly and approachable personality. Sandi has been used in various cultural contexts, often reflecting a casual or informal tone.

Trend Summary

Sandi experienced a peak in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sandy
  • Sandra

International Variants

  • Sanda (Romanian)
  • Aleksandra (Slavic)

Famous people named Sandi

Sandi Toksvig is a Danish-British comedian, writer, and broadcaster known for her work on television and radio.

Sandi Patty is an American singer known for her powerful soprano voice and Christian music career.

Sandi Morris is an American pole vaulter who has competed in the Olympics and World Championships.

Sandi McCulloch is a Scottish artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Sandi

Sandi is a character in the animated series 'Doug,' known for her fashionable style and popularity.

Sandi Cheeks is a character in 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' portrayed as a smart and adventurous squirrel from Texas.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sandi was first seen in the United States in 1934. Sandi has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Sandi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sandi (2005)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19346
19368
193714
193821
193926
194037
194147
194298
1943101
1944104
1945155
1946218
1947256
1948173
1949125
195088
195168
195256
195365
195479
1955102
1956155
1957221
1958293
1959368
1960353
1961357
1962330
1963331
1964357
1965261
1966282
1967279
1968279
1969274
1970310
1971286
1972262
1973215
1974204
1975211
1976172
1977174
1978168
1979182
1980159
1981164
1982152
1983113
1984119
1985111
198694
198765
198880
198982
199063
199155
199259
199347
199442
199549
199628
199738
199823
199923
200030
200134
200232
200323
200429
200521
200615
200726
200818
200925
201017
20119
201211
20139
20149
20155
20167
20189
202013
20227
20235
20245