Cassandra
Cassandra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “she who shines upon mankind.” It ranked #630 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Cassandra?
kah-SAN-drah
more about Cassandra
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. Her story has become a powerful metaphor in literature and psychology for truth-tellers who go unheeded.
how popular is this name?
Cassandra has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 84 years since 1942. It peaked at #49 in 1990, and ranked #630 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #630 |
| 2024 | #615 |
| 2023 | #641 |
| 2022 | #651 |
| 2021 | #599 |
| 2020 | #655 |
| 2019 | #611 |
| 2018 | #663 |
| 2017 | #606 |
| 2016 | #571 |
| 2010 | #329 |
| 2000 | #100 |
| 1990 | #49 |
| 1980 | #138 |
| 1970 | #135 |
| 1960 | #244 |
| 1950 | #307 |
| 1942 | #545 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Cassandra fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Cassandra
In Greek mythology Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, gifted with prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her. The name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages; the usual English nickname is Cassie, the French form is Cassandre, and the masculine form is Cassander.
who are famous people named Cassandra?
- Cassandra Clare (bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments)
- Cassandra Peterson (actress, known as Elvira)
what are the nicknames and variants of Cassandra?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Cassandra?
what names go well with Cassandra?
Sibling names that share Cassandra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Cassandra
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Cassandra means “she who shines upon mankind”.
What is the origin of the name Cassandra?
Cassandra comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Kassandra and Cassandre.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
Cassandra ranked #630 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1990, at #49, and it has spent 84 years in the top 1,000 since 1942.
Is Cassandra a boy or girl name?
Cassandra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra is pronounced kah-SAN-drah, with 3 syllables.
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