CASSANDRA
The meaning of the unisex name Cassandra is
Details on CASSANDRA:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Popularity for Girl:
- 1,198th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 31,621st in the USA (bottom 50%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
485 births
CASSANDRA as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
CASSANDRA as a BOY in 2005
The meaning(s) of CASSANDRA:
The name Cassandra is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Cassandra is: Prophetess.
The name Cassandra is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Cassandra is: Prophetess.
The name Cassandra is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cassandra is: Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. This name became popular in medieval Britain, and fashionable in the USA in the mid-2Oth century.
The name Cassandra is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Cassandra is: Unheeded prophetess. Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded.
The name Cassandra is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Cassandra is: The History of Troilus and Cressida' Daughter to Priam, and a prophetess.
USA SSA birth(s) for CASSANDRA:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name CASSANDRA
CASSANDRA as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 485 births |
| 2023 | 457 births |
| 2022 | 453 births |
| 2021 | 497 births |
| 2020 | 440 births |
| 2019 | 492 births |
| 2018 | 446 births |
| 2017 | 496 births |
| 2016 | 544 births |
| 2015 | 614 births |
| 2014 | 600 births |
| 2013 | 662 births |
| 2012 | 742 births |
| 2011 | 779 births |
| 2010 | 979 births |
| 2009 | 1012 births |
CASSANDRA as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 births |
| 2004 | 6 births |
| 2003 | 5 births |
| 2002 | 5 births |
| 1998 | 6 births |
| 1997 | 6 births |
| 1996 | 7 births |
| 1995 | 6 births |
| 1994 | 6 births |
| 1993 | 10 births |
| 1992 | 14 births |
| 1991 | 10 births |
| 1990 | 19 births |
| 1989 | 21 births |
| 1988 | 26 births |
| 1987 | 10 births |
About the name CASSANDRA
Cassandra, a name steeped in history and rich with meaning, finds its roots in ancient Greece, where it is derived from the Greek word "kassandra," signifying “shining upon man.” In mythology, Cassandra was a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, blessed with the gift of prophecy, yet cursed never to be believed. This duality imbues the name with a sense of wisdom and depth, symbolizing both insight and the struggle for recognition. Popular across various cultures, Cassandra resonates in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it has blossomed in popularity since the late 20th century. In Italy and Spain, the name retains its classic charm, often shortened to Cassie or Sandra in affectionate forms. Embracing the spirit of strength and foresight, Cassandra is an enchanting choice for a baby, embodying the hope that your child will shine brightly and fearlessly navigate the world, even against the odds.
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