Cassandr
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "she who entangles men".
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Cassandr. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cassandr today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cassandr births was 1989 (152 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cassandr. 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
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
1989
152 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1989 SSA rank
#1,100
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Cassandr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cassandr 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 Cassandr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 152 | 152 |
Geography
Where Cassandrs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cassandr
Cassandr is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name "Kassandra". It is believed to have originated in the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BC. The name is rooted in the Greek words "kassasthai" meaning "to excel" and "andros" meaning "man", implying a connotation of "excelling over men".
The name gained significant prominence in Greek mythology, as it was borne by Cassandra, the daughter of Priam, the last king of Troy. According to the legend, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but cursed to never be believed. The story of Cassandra's tragic fate is recounted in Homer's Iliad and Aeschylus' play Agamemnon, among other ancient Greek texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cassandr can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentioned a woman named Cassandra, who was the wife of the Athenian statesman Cymon.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cassandr. One of the most famous was Cassandra Fedele (1465-1558), an Italian Renaissance scholar, philosopher, and poet. She was renowned for her exceptional intellect and her mastery of various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Hebrew.
Another prominent figure was Cassandra Brydges, Duchess of Chandos (1670-1735), an English aristocrat and socialite. She was known for her wit, charm, and influential role in the cultural and social circles of her time.
In the 18th century, Cassandra Austen (1773-1845), the sister of the renowned novelist Jane Austen, was a respected author and published several works, including a memoir about her famous sibling.
The 19th century saw the rise of Cassandra Acheampong (1837-1905), a Ghanaian princess and activist who played a pivotal role in the resistance against British colonialism in West Africa.
More recently, Cassandra Wilson (born 1955) is an acclaimed American jazz singer and songwriter, renowned for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk styles.
People
Cassandr + last name combinations
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FAQ
Cassandr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cassandr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cassandr 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Cassandr a common name?
We classify Cassandr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cassandr most popular?
The single biggest year for Cassandr was 1989, when 152 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cassandr is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cassandr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cassandr a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cassandr 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.
Is Cassandr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cassandr in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cassandr can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Cassandr?
Want to know how many people have the name Cassandr? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.