Cassandra
Peaked at #49 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1902, Cassandra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Cassandra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#49
in 1990
Current rank
#613
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1902–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1902, Cassandra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1990, ranking #49 nationally with 7,054 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #514 (2014) to #613 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Cassandra ranks #613 nationally for girls, with 485 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #613 | 485 |
| 2023 | #639 | 457 |
| 2022 | #652 | 453 |
| 2021 | #601 | 497 |
| 2020 | #655 | 440 |
| 2019 | #612 | 492 |
| 2018 | #663 | 446 |
| 2017 | #606 | 499 |
Cassandra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2314
in 1988
Last ranked
#11726
in 2005
Years tracked
40
1959–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1959, Cassandra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #2314 nationally with 26 babies given the name that year.
Cassandra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #11726.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #11,726 | 5 |
| 2004 | #10,161 | 6 |
| 2003 | #11,146 | 5 |
| 2002 | #10,923 | 5 |
| 1998 | #8,633 | 6 |
| 1997 | #8,286 | 6 |
| 1996 | #7,249 | 7 |
| 1995 | #7,945 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cassandra most popular?
Cassandra was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #49 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cassandra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cassandra?
At least 170,919 babies have been recorded with the name Cassandra in the US since 1902, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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