Zandra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAN-dra / ˈzændrəGreek; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: defender of mankind; Slavic: helper
Historical & Cultural Background
Zandra is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Alexandra, which has roots in Greek culture. The name has been used in various cultures, including Slavic regions, where it may carry different connotations. It has gained popularity in modern times as a unique and contemporary name choice for girls.
Trend Summary
Zandra has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, remaining a unique choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Xandra
International Variants
- Aleksandra (Slavic)
- Sandra (Various)
Famous people named Zandra
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zandra was first seen in the United States in 1931. Zandra has ranked as high as #992 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Zandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zandra (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1948 | 47 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1951 | 88 |
| 1952 | 77 |
| 1953 | 94 |
| 1954 | 71 |
| 1955 | 66 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 57 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1964 | 50 |
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1968 | 66 |
| 1969 | 100 |
| 1970 | 131 |
| 1971 | 129 |
| 1972 | 106 |
| 1973 | 94 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 94 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 82 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 58 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |