The nameCassandra
Cassandra is the prophetess of Greek myth whom nobody believed. It was a top 50 American name in 1990.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
The meaning of Cassandra is uncertain, sometimes linked to the Greek kekasmai, "to shine", and aner, "man".
Origin
Greek.
History
Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy, foresaw the fall of the city. Jane Austen's beloved sister was Cassandra. In the United States the name reached 49th in 1990.
Did you know?
- In Greek myth Cassandra was cursed by Apollo never to be believed, so a "Cassandra" is someone whose warnings go unheeded.
Famous people named Cassandra
- Cassandra Austen, sister of Jane Austen
- Cassandra Wilson, jazz singer
- Cassandra Clare, novelist
Popularity of the name Cassandra
Cassandra in the United States
Cassandra was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 50,446 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Cassandra. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Cassandra in the United States were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 466 births a year.
Cassandra in the United Kingdom
Cassandra was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 453 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Cassandra. Half of all babies named Cassandra in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 76 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Cassandra in France
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Variants and related names
Sibling names for Cassandra
Names from the same generation as Cassandra, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cassandra mean?
The meaning of Cassandra is uncertain, sometimes linked to the Greek kekasmai, "to shine", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Cassandra?
Greek.
Is Cassandra a girl's or a boy's name?
Cassandra is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
In 2024, Cassandra was the 614th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 485 births.
What are the variants of the name Cassandra?
Variants and related names of Cassandra include Cassie, Cassy and Kassy.
What are good sibling names for Cassandra?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Stephanie, Tiffany, Kathleen and Nicole for a sister, Dustin, Gregory, Stephen and Nicholas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Cassandra?
Cassandra Austen, sister of Jane Austen; Cassandra Wilson, jazz singer; Cassandra Clare, novelist.