Sandy
Peaked at #126 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sandy has been recorded 87% of the time for girls and 13% of the time for boys.
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Sandy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#126
in 1960
Current rank
#3316
in 2024
Years tracked
109
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Sandy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #126 nationally with 3,646 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1649 (2014) to #3316 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Sandy ranks #3316 nationally for girls, with 48 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,316 | 48 |
| 2023 | #2,609 | 68 |
| 2022 | #2,783 | 62 |
| 2021 | #2,919 | 58 |
| 2020 | #2,593 | 66 |
| 2019 | #2,326 | 78 |
| 2018 | #2,359 | 78 |
| 2017 | #2,015 | 98 |
Sandy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#329
in 1886
Current rank
#8186
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sandy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #329 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6977 (2014) to #8186 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Sandy ranks #8186 nationally for boys, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,186 | 10 |
| 2023 | #6,823 | 13 |
| 2022 | #8,189 | 10 |
| 2021 | #10,586 | 7 |
| 2020 | #8,601 | 9 |
| 2019 | #8,744 | 9 |
| 2018 | #6,277 | 14 |
| 2017 | #8,034 | 10 |
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 Sandy most popular?
Sandy was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #126 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sandy 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 Sandy?
At least 79,462 babies have been recorded with the name Sandy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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