Sandra Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAN-dra / ˈsændrəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: defender of mankind; Latin: protector
Historical & Cultural Background
Sandra is often considered a diminutive of Alexandra, which has roots in Greek mythology and history. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over the decades.
Trend Summary
Sandra experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sandy
International Variants
- Sandra (Spanish)
- Sandra (Italian)
- Sandra (Portuguese)
- Sándra (Hungarian)
Famous people named Sandra
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sandra was first seen in the United States in 1933. Sandra has ranked as high as #834 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Sandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sandra (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 45 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 71 |
| 1942 | 76 |
| 1943 | 105 |
| 1944 | 77 |
| 1945 | 75 |
| 1946 | 76 |
| 1947 | 73 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 58 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 44 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 57 |
| 1958 | 57 |
| 1959 | 55 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 67 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 53 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 40 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |