Sandy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAN-dee / /ˈsændi/English; Scottish
Meaning
Defender of man; from the sandy place
Historical & Cultural Background
Sandy is often considered a diminutive of Alexander, which has Greek origins. It has been used as a standalone name in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Scotland.
Trend Summary
Sandy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sandie
- Sandi
International Variants
- Sandi (Scandinavian)
- Sande (Dutch)
Famous people named Sandy
Sandy Koufax was a professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
Sandy Olsson is a character from the musical and film 'Grease', known for her sweet and innocent personality.
Sandy Bull was an American musician recognized for his innovative guitar playing.
Sandy Adams is a politician who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fictional characters named Sandy
Sandy Cheeks is a character from the animated series 'SpongeBob SquarePants', known for her Texas accent and scientific expertise.
Sandy Star is a character in the children's book series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sandy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sandy has ranked as high as #803 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, California, Alabama, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Sandy has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sandy (2007)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 14 |
1882 | 19 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 27 |
1887 | 19 |
1888 | 22 |
1889 | 19 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 25 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 19 |
1895 | 20 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 9 |
1898 | 17 |
1899 | 16 |
1900 | 22 |
1901 | 13 |
1902 | 19 |
1903 | 14 |
1904 | 20 |
1905 | 33 |
1906 | 18 |
1907 | 27 |
1908 | 28 |
1909 | 31 |
1910 | 35 |
1911 | 24 |
1912 | 44 |
1913 | 44 |
1914 | 54 |
1915 | 56 |
1916 | 49 |
1917 | 69 |
1918 | 63 |
1919 | 74 |
1920 | 62 |
1921 | 76 |
1922 | 68 |
1923 | 72 |
1924 | 74 |
1925 | 72 |
1926 | 74 |
1927 | 85 |
1928 | 71 |
1929 | 69 |
1930 | 75 |
1931 | 72 |
1932 | 81 |
1933 | 75 |
1934 | 79 |
1935 | 68 |
1936 | 74 |
1937 | 79 |
1938 | 69 |
1939 | 69 |
1940 | 90 |
1941 | 98 |
1942 | 113 |
1943 | 143 |
1944 | 119 |
1945 | 127 |
1946 | 176 |
1947 | 217 |
1948 | 158 |
1949 | 187 |
1950 | 189 |
1951 | 179 |
1952 | 209 |
1953 | 191 |
1954 | 268 |
1955 | 233 |
1956 | 245 |
1957 | 217 |
1958 | 220 |
1959 | 218 |
1960 | 175 |
1961 | 250 |
1962 | 232 |
1963 | 226 |
1964 | 194 |
1965 | 210 |
1966 | 209 |
1967 | 184 |
1968 | 147 |
1969 | 139 |
1970 | 125 |
1971 | 119 |
1972 | 109 |
1973 | 88 |
1974 | 104 |
1975 | 91 |
1976 | 91 |
1977 | 72 |
1978 | 74 |
1979 | 59 |
1980 | 68 |
1981 | 96 |
1982 | 72 |
1983 | 65 |
1984 | 67 |
1985 | 73 |
1986 | 59 |
1987 | 58 |
1988 | 67 |
1989 | 61 |
1990 | 51 |
1991 | 37 |
1992 | 59 |
1993 | 44 |
1994 | 31 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 39 |
1997 | 33 |
1998 | 31 |
1999 | 21 |
2000 | 22 |
2001 | 18 |
2002 | 18 |
2003 | 20 |
2004 | 16 |
2005 | 24 |
2006 | 14 |
2007 | 16 |
2008 | 13 |
2009 | 10 |
2010 | 13 |
2011 | 15 |
2012 | 14 |
2013 | 7 |
2014 | 12 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 7 |
2017 | 10 |
2018 | 14 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 10 |
2023 | 13 |
2024 | 10 |