Sandra
How to say it: SAN-druh · /ˈsændrə/
Short form of Alessandra/Alexandra; from Greek meaning 'defender of men'. Popularized in the mid-20th century.
Sandra was the 1,026th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 188 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,133 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 | #1,026 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 188 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,634 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,133 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Sandra soared in the 1940s before fading over time. Far from that summit, further decline looks likely.
What goes with it
Mellow and breathy with an easy cadence. Sandy lives on as a familiar short form, while Linda shares its era style.
Nicknames
- Sandy
- Sandi
- Sandie
Honouring a Sandra in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sandra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Sandra
- Sandra Bullock (born 1964)American actress and film producer
- Sandra Mason (born 1949)1st president of Barbados
- Sandra Oh (born 1971)Canadian and American actress
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