Cassandra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cassandra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cassandra?
Cassandra is spelled C-A-S-S-A-N-D-R-A. The name has 9 letters.
Cassandra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Cassandra is commonly associated with meanings such as “she who entangles men” or “the one who shines” based on its Greek roots.
- Origin
- Cassandra is a name of ancient Greek origin linked to mythology as a Trojan priestess endowed with the gift of prophecy.
- Pronunciation
- kuh-SAN-druh · 3 syllables
Cassandra Popularity in 2025
Rank#630
Recorded Births463
- Girls usage fell 15 places to #630 and recorded 23 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cassandra Mean?
Cassandra is commonly associated with meanings such as “she who entangles men” or “the one who shines” based on its Greek roots.
Origin: Cassandra is a name of ancient Greek origin linked to mythology as a Trojan priestess endowed with the gift of prophecy.
How Do You Pronounce Cassandra?
Pronunciationkuh-SAN-druh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Cassandra?
- History
- In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a figure who was granted the ability to foresee future events but was cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. The name appears in literature and historical texts related to the Trojan War.
Cassandra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 463 | #630 |
| 2024 | Girls | 486 | #615 |
| 2023 | Girls | 457 | #641 |
| 2022 | Girls | 453 | #651 |
| 2021 | Girls | 497 | #599 |
| 2020 | Girls | 440 | #655 |
| 2019 | Girls | 493 | #611 |
| 2018 | Girls | 446 | #663 |
| 2017 | Girls | 499 | #606 |
| 2016 | Girls | 544 | #571 |
| 2015 | Girls | 616 | #512 |
| 2014 | Girls | 602 | #514 |
| 2013 | Girls | 663 | #464 |
| 2012 | Girls | 743 | #423 |
| 2011 | Girls | 779 | #405 |
| 2010 | Girls | 980 | #329 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,012 | #326 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,184 | #284 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,327 | #260 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,559 | #219 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,867 | #185 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,973 | #173 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
When Was Cassandra Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
7,054 recorded births
National rank #49
1989 · Girls
6,698 recorded births
National rank #54
1991 · Girls
6,408 recorded births
National rank #54
1992 · Girls
6,312 recorded births
National rank #52
Where Cassandra Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #348 | 23 |
| CA | #378 | 87 |
| WA | #414 | 17 |
| UT | #440 | 9 |
| CO | #497 | 11 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| IL | #515 | 19 |
| MA | #519 | 10 |