Kassandra
How to say it: kuh-SAN-druh · /kəˈsændrə/
Variant of Cassandra; from Greek mythology, a prophetess of Troy. Possibly linked to 'kassandra' (shining).
Kassandra was the 460th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 197 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #481 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #460 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 197 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,023 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #481 |
| In France, 2025 | #590 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mythology gives Kassandra lasting recognition even though use fell far below the 1990s high. The next few years should see it ease further down.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give Kassandra a bold mythic presence. Athena and Penelope share its grand style.
Parents who love Kassandra also love
Nicknames
- Kass
- Kassie
- Sandra
- Kassi
Honouring a Kassandra in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kassandra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish.
In France: #590 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kassandra
- Kassandra Missipo (born 1998)Belgian footballer
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