Casondra
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "beautiful woman".
Name Census estimates that about 993 living Americans carry the first name Casondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Casondra today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Casondra births was 1989 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Casondra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
993
~ 1 in 345,171 Americans
Peak year
1989
73 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2010 SSA rank
#15,336
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Casondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Casondra from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 437 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Casondra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Casondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Casondras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Michigan recorded the most babies named Casondra, while Missouri, Indiana, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Casondra
The name Casondra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is a variant spelling of the name Kassandra, which is derived from the Greek word "kassandra," meaning "shining upon man." This name is associated with the figure of Cassandra in Greek mythology, a princess of Troy who was gifted with the ability to see the future but cursed never to be believed.
The earliest recorded use of the name Casondra dates back to the 16th century, where it appeared in various literary works and historical records. It is possible that the name was introduced to Europe during the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture.
One notable historical figure named Casondra was Casondra de Rojas (1562-1622), a Spanish noblewoman and writer who is known for her poetry and her involvement in the literary circles of her time. Another early bearer of the name was Casondra de Cervantes (1585-1645), a Spanish playwright and cousin of the famous author Miguel de Cervantes.
In the 18th century, Casondra Whitehead (1737-1805) was a British writer and poet who gained recognition for her work on female education and women's rights. During this period, the name also appeared in various European countries, such as France and Germany.
In the 19th century, Casondra Stanhope (1821-1890) was an American author and activist who advocated for women's rights and abolition of slavery. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and worked alongside notable figures like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Another notable bearer of the name was Casondra Monet (1865-1939), a French painter and the eldest daughter of the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet. She was known for her own artistic talents and her involvement in preserving her father's legacy.
While the name Casondra has its roots in ancient Greek culture and mythology, it has been used across various regions and time periods throughout history. These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne this name, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Casondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Casondra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Casondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Casondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 993 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Casondra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 345,171 US residents.
Is Casondra a common name?
We classify Casondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,061 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Casondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Casondra was 1989, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Casondra is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Casondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Casondra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.