Sandra
Peaked at #5 nationally in 1947, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1904, Sandra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sandra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5
in 1947
Current rank
#1045
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1904–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1904, Sandra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1947, ranking #5 nationally with 34,779 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #793 (2014) to #1045 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Sandra ranks #1045 nationally for girls, with 240 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,045 | 240 |
| 2023 | #1,064 | 234 |
| 2022 | #1,081 | 233 |
| 2021 | #993 | 259 |
| 2020 | #1,102 | 222 |
| 2019 | #987 | 262 |
| 2018 | #983 | 269 |
| 2017 | #895 | 301 |
Sandra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#619
in 1943
Last ranked
#9758
in 2004
Years tracked
68
1933–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Sandra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1943, ranking #619 nationally with 105 babies given the name that year.
Sandra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #9758.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9,758 | 7 |
| 2002 | #6,958 | 10 |
| 2001 | #9,054 | 7 |
| 1998 | #9,434 | 6 |
| 1996 | #5,895 | 10 |
| 1995 | #5,441 | 11 |
| 1994 | #3,876 | 17 |
| 1993 | #4,947 | 12 |
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 Sandra most popular?
Sandra was most popular in 1947, when it ranked #5 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sandra 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 Sandra?
At least 878,026 babies have been recorded with the name Sandra in the US since 1904, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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