Cassandra Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Associated with Kassandra in Greek, the name Cassandra is also referred to the princess of Trojan who received a present from Apollo. However, she was also cursed so that one would believe what she said.

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A Deep Dive

Cassandra Overview

Meaning

Shining upon man

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Kassandra, meaning “to excel, to shine”.

Pronunciation

/kəˈsændrə/

Popularity

Cassandra is popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In 2023, it ranked #639 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Mythological, Classic, Exotic

Associated Traits

Intelligent, elegant, insightful, mystical

Name Day

December 1st (Greece)​, January 31st
A Deep Dive

Cassandra Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kassandra, Casandra, Kasandra, Cassaundra, Kassaundra, Cassondra, Kassondra, Sandra, Sandy, Sandi

Common Nicknames

Cass, Cassie, Sandy, Sandra, Casey, Cassi, Andi, Sandi, Cassa, Ria

Diminutives

Cass, Cassie, Cassi, Cassy, Andi

Famous People

  • Cassandra Wilson
    (American Jazz Singer)
  • Cassandra Peterson
    (American Actress)
  • Cassandra Clare
    (American Author)
  • Cassandra Jean
    (American Model and Actress)
  • Cassandra Sanchez Navarro
    (Mexican Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cassandra Cain
    ("Batgirl," DC Comics)
  • Cassandra Wong
    ("Wayne's World," Film)
  • Cassandra
    ("Cats," Musical)
  • Cassandra Trelawney
    ("Harry Potter," Book Series)
  • Cassandra Lang
    ("Ant-Man," Marvel Comics)

Places

  • Cassandra Community
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Cassandra Borough
    (Pennsylvania, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Cassandra?

Cassandra means “shining upon man,” perceived as insightful and wise, with people possessing a natural intuition and a keen sense of foresight.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cassandra?

Cassandra is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name “Kassandra.”

Cassandra Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cassandra in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6002021#6512022#6392023
Top 3 Rankings#491990#521992#541989

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cassandra

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023639
(+12 from 2022)
456
(+3 from 2022)
0.02607
2022651
(-51 from 2021)
453
(-43 from 2021)
0.02526
2021600
(+55 from 2020)
496
(+56 from 2020)
0.02769
2020655
(-44 from 2019)
440
(-52 from 2019)
0.02489
2019611
(+52 from 2018)
492
(+46 from 2018)
0.02681
2018663
(-58 from 2017)
446
(-53 from 2017)
0.02398
2017605
(-35 from 2016)
499
(-46 from 2016)
0.02641
2016570
(-60 from 2015)
545
(-71 from 2015)
0.02815
2015510
(+4 from 2014)
616
(+14 from 2014)
0.03158
2014514
(-50 from 2013)
602
(-61 from 2013)
0.03077
2013464
(-41 from 2012)
663
(-80 from 2012)
0.03439
2012423
(-19 from 2011)
743
(-36 from 2011)
0.03831
2011404
(-75 from 2010)
779
(-200 from 2010)
0.04020
2010329
(-4 from 2009)
979
(-34 from 2009)
0.04993
2009325
(-41 from 2008)
1013
(-171 from 2008)
0.05002
2008284
(-24 from 2007)
1184
(-143 from 2007)
0.05684
2007260
(-41 from 2006)
1327
(-232 from 2006)
0.06270
2006219
(-34 from 2005)
1559
(-308 from 2005)
0.07457
2005185
(-12 from 2004)
1867
(-106 from 2004)
0.09199
2004173
(-33 from 2003)
1973
(-361 from 2003)
0.09778
2003140
(-14 from 2002)
2334
(-398 from 2002)
0.11633
2002126
(-4 from 2001)
2732
(-103 from 2001)
0.13833
2001122
(-22 from 2000)
2835
(-470 from 2000)
0.14311
2000100
(-13 from 1999)
3305
(-424 from 1999)
0.16560
199987
(-2 from 1998)
3729
(-84 from 1998)
0.19155
199885
(-4 from 1997)
3813
(-284 from 1997)
0.19670
199781
(+8 from 1996)
4097
(+80 from 1996)
0.21459
199689
(-11 from 1995)
4017
(-434 from 1995)
0.20952
199578
(-12 from 1994)
4451
(-610 from 1994)
0.23164
199466
(-1 from 1993)
5061
(-360 from 1993)
0.25962
199365
(-13 from 1992)
5421
(-891 from 1992)
0.27496
199252
(+2 from 1991)
6312
(-95 from 1991)
0.31486
199154
(-5 from 1990)
6407
(-647 from 1990)
0.31508
199049
(+5 from 1989)
7054
(+356 from 1989)
0.34336
198954
(+5 from 1988)
6698
(+972 from 1988)
0.33621
198859
(+9 from 1987)
5726
(+1171 from 1987)
0.29775
198768
(-8 from 1986)
4555
(-434 from 1986)
0.24303
198660
(+2 from 1985)
4989
(+262 from 1985)
0.27033
198562
(+1 from 1984)
4727
(+144 from 1984)
0.25602
198463
(+7 from 1983)
4583
(+578 from 1983)
0.25414
198370
(-8 from 1982)
4005
(-659 from 1982)
0.22378
198262
(+42 from 1981)
4664
(+1809 from 1981)
0.25707
1981104
(+34 from 1980)
2855
(+745 from 1980)
0.15963
1980138
(+8 from 1979)
2110
(+165 from 1979)
0.11850
1979146
(+6 from 1978)
1945
(+133 from 1978)
0.11287
1978152
(+8 from 1977)
1812
(+140 from 1977)
0.11023
1977160
(+28 from 1976)
1672
(+317 from 1976)
0.10164
1976188
(-20 from 1975)
1355
(-232 from 1975)
0.08620
1975168
(-9 from 1974)
1587
(-140 from 1974)
0.10167
1974159
(-7 from 1973)
1727
(-89 from 1973)
0.11026
1973152
(-13 from 1972)
1816
(-310 from 1972)
0.11685
1972139
(-3 from 1971)
2126
(-251 from 1971)
0.13184
1971136
(-1 from 1970)
2377
(-224 from 1970)
0.13563
1970135
(+16 from 1969)
2601
(+439 from 1969)
0.14199
1969151
(-12 from 1968)
2162
(-141 from 1968)
0.12265
1968139
(+52 from 1967)
2303
(+659 from 1967)
0.13470
1967191
(+8 from 1966)
1644
(+49 from 1966)
0.09576
1966199
(+11 from 1965)
1595
(+32 from 1965)
0.09084
1965210
(+7 from 1964)
1563
(-24 from 1964)
0.08553
1964217
(-6 from 1963)
1587
(-62 from 1963)
0.08108
1963211
(+5 from 1962)
1649
(+116 from 1962)
0.08294
1962216
(+12 from 1961)
1533
(+83 from 1961)
0.07563
1961228
(+16 from 1960)
1450
(+171 from 1960)
0.06981
1960244
(+29 from 1959)
1279
(+235 from 1959)
0.06150
1959273
(+20 from 1958)
1044
(+103 from 1958)
0.05023
1958293
(-15 from 1957)
941
(-62 from 1957)
0.04555
1957278
(+34 from 1956)
1003
(+198 from 1956)
0.04780
1956312
(+8 from 1955)
805
(+88 from 1955)
0.03909
1955320
(+17 from 1954)
717
(+83 from 1954)
0.03576
1954337
(+3 from 1953)
634
(+38 from 1953)
0.03185
1953340
(-13 from 1952)
596
(-28 from 1952)
0.03089
1952327
(-28 from 1951)
624
(-65 from 1951)
0.03281
1951299
(+8 from 1950)
689
(+49 from 1950)
0.03730
1950307
(+31 from 1949)
640
(+107 from 1949)
0.03639
1949338
(+39 from 1948)
533
(+92 from 1948)
0.03036
1948377
(+37 from 1947)
441
(+63 from 1947)
0.02531
1947414
(+44 from 1946)
378
(+89 from 1946)
0.02079
1946458
(+8 from 1945)
289
(+51 from 1945)
0.01792
1945466
(-21 from 1944)
238
(-26 from 1944)
0.01768
1944445
(+30 from 1943)
264
(+23 from 1943)
0.01932
1943475
(+70 from 1942)
241
(+56 from 1942)
0.01679
1942545
(+606 from 1941)
185
(+143 from 1941)
0.01330
19411151
(-127 from 1940)
42
(-7 from 1940)
0.00337
19401024
(+284 from 1939)
49
(+17 from 1939)
0.00415
19391308
(+129 from 1938)
32
(+5 from 1938)
0.00282
19381437
(+193 from 1937)
27
(+5 from 1937)
0.00237
19371630
(+111 from 1936)
22
(+3 from 1936)
0.00200
19361741
(+264 from 1935)
19
(+3 from 1935)
0.00176
19352005
(+1154 from 1934)
16
(+8 from 1934)
0.00147
19343159
(-50 from 1933)
8
No change from 1933
0.00074
19333109
(-279 from 1932)
8
(-2 from 1932)
0.00076
19322830
(-81 from 1931)
10
No change from 1931
0.00090
19312749
(-197 from 1930)
10
(-2 from 1930)
0.00091
19302552
(+1501 from 1929)
12
(+6 from 1929)
0.00103
19294053
(-1285 from 1928)
6
(-5 from 1928)
0.00052
19282768
(+517 from 1927)
11
(+2 from 1927)
0.00092
19273285
(+588 from 1926)
9
(+2 from 1926)
0.00073
19263873
(-209 from 1925)
7
(-1 from 1925)
0.00057
19253664
(+770 from 1924)
8
(+2 from 1924)
0.00063
19244434
(+533 from 1923)
6
(+1 from 1923)
0.00046
19234967
(-956 from 1922)
5
(-2 from 1922)
0.00040
19224011
(+453 from 1921)
7
(+1 from 1921)
0.00056
19214464
(-1565 from 1920)
6
(-5 from 1920)
0.00047
19202899
(+918 from 1919)
11
(+4 from 1919)
0.00088
19193817
(-305 from 1918)
7
(-1 from 1918)
0.00060
19183512
(+201 from 1917)
8
(+1 from 1917)
0.00067
19173713
(-161 from 1916)
7
No change from 1916
0.00062
19163552
(-1168 from 1915)
7
(-5 from 1915)
0.00064
19152384
(+50 from 1914)
12
(+3 from 1914)
0.00117
19142434
(+753 from 1913)
9
(+4 from 1913)
0.00113
19133187
(-553 from 1912)
5
(-1 from 1912)
0.00076
19122634
(-683 from 1906)
6
(+1 from 1906)
0.00102
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061951
(-158 from 1902)
5
No change from 1902
0.00160
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19021793
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00178
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Cassandra

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3562021#3822022#4622023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7472021#6622022#6292023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4932021#5412022#7022023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4982021#8082022#5382023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8502021#7032022#7652023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6132021#8102022#5612023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4672021#8552022#5252023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7602021#7152022#4842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7622019#7292022#8632023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#15382021#12092022#8832023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8652021#6382022#7612023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4642021#3622022#4272023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6362017#8802020#7772021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4982020#3512021#4692023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4142021#5972022#6502023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7742021#6502022#6872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5302021#5952022#4442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5792021#8412022#9322023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8132021#5372022#4622023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6942013#7562021#7192023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6442021#4792022#9302023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9152021#7682022#9132023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8722007#8322010#8702017

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3742006#4452007#5462012

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6462017#7492020#5252022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4462021#4802022#4632023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7272021#8332022#9092023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6782016#5982019#6322023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4342011#3402012#5952020

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4912021#4382022#4762023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6872016#7592018#7302021

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5432015#5272017#5122021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4812007#5012008#5602009

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4262010#3612011#4242020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2712010#4322012#3352016

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1812006#3482010#3632013

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5092021#4822022#6952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3202017#5462019#3122021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2261997#2322003#2402008

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2362010#3232012#3912016

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#872005#1202006#1752008

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2052008#1972010#1962011

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1612003#1062004#1662006

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1352010#2282016#1712019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1662004#1152005#2232009

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1272004#1412007#1092008

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1352005#1702007#1552011

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1712009#1862010#1862012

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1662006#1632007#1532015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#622000#672001#892005

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#621995#431996#791997

Popularity Rankings for Cassandra in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#222000#182002

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#571997#631998#901999

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1002003#3872022#5502023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1262004#1802005#1482006

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1562011#1692012#1832013

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3532021#4672022#2742023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4132016#2892019#4392022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3352021#4232022#5662023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3581997#3912023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4022017#4132019#4242021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4331997#4852021#4182022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8592020#4662021#5382022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8372020#9952021#5602022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8812019#5892020#7472021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015#6582017#6032019

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8342020#8832021#9052022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cassandra a Name for Boys or Girls?

Cassandra is a beautiful name for girls. Its powerful meaning and Greek origin make it a timeless choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cassandra

Cassandra in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Cassandra Wilson (Jazz Singer, 1955): An American jazz singer and songwriter from Jackson, Mississippi, known for her distinctive voice and innovative approach to jazz.
  • Cassandra Peterson (Actress, 1951): An American actress best known for her character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, which became a cult icon.
  • Cassandra Clare (Author, 1973): A renowned author of young adult fantasy novels, including the popular "The Mortal Instruments" series.
  • Cassandra Jean (Model and Actress, 1985): An American actress and model, known for her appearances on "America's Next Top Model" and her role in various TV shows.
  • Cassandra Sanchez Navarro (Actress, 1992): A Mexican actress recognized for her roles in telenovelas and as Miss Mexico 2017.
  • Cassandra Cain ("Batgirl," 1999 DC Comics): A skilled martial artist and vigilante in the DC Comics universe, who has taken up the mantle of Batgirl.
  • Cassandra Wong ("Wayne's World," 1992 Film): A character in the comedy film series known for her musical talent and romantic involvement with Wayne.
  • Cassandra ("Cats," 1981 Musical): A character in the musical "Cats," known for her elegance and mysterious nature.
  • Cassandra Trelawney ("Harry Potter," 1997 Book Series): A Seer and professor at Hogwarts known for her dramatic prophecies and eccentric behavior.
  • Cassandra Lang ("Ant-Man," 1960 Marvel Comics): The daughter of Scott Lang, who becomes the superhero Stature in the Marvel Comics universe.
  • Cassandra Community (Georgia, USA): A small community in Walker County, known for its rural charm and scenic beauty.
  • Cassandra Borough (Pennsylvania, USA): A borough in Cambria County, known for its historical significance and small-town atmosphere .

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