Cazandra
A feminine name with unknown origin and meaning, possibly a variation of Alexandra.
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Cazandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cazandra today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cazandra births was 2001 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cazandra. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cazandra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
2001
11 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2004 SSA rank
#14,508
Tracked since 1990
Census
Cazandra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 110 people with the first name Cazandra, which placed it at #51,979 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,979
National first-name rank
People counted
110
110 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
72.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cazandra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cazandra is Hispanic at 72.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%) and White (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cazandra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cazandra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino72.7% · 80
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.1% · 10
- White7.3% · 8
- Black or African American6.4% · 7
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
Popularity
Cazandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cazandra from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 30 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cazandra 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 Cazandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cazandra
The name Cazandra has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, particularly in the region of Tuscany. Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century BCE, derived from the Etruscan words "caz" meaning "light" and "andra" meaning "man" or "warrior." Thus, the name likely held connotations of a "radiant warrior" or "illuminated defender."
In the early days of the Etruscan civilization, the name Cazandra was predominantly given to male children born into noble or aristocratic families. It was a name associated with strength, valor, and a connection to the divine realm of light and enlightenment. Inscriptions bearing this name have been found on various Etruscan artifacts, including pottery shards and funerary urns.
As the Etruscan culture was eventually absorbed into the broader Roman Empire, the name Cazandra underwent some transformations. Its pronunciation and spelling variations emerged, such as "Cazandrus" and "Cazandria," adapted to fit the Latin language conventions. However, it remained a relatively obscure name during the Roman era, with few historical records documenting its widespread usage.
One notable figure bearing the name Cazandra was an Etruscan soothsayer and oracle from the city of Veii, who lived in the 6th century BCE. According to legend, she possessed the gift of prophecy and played a crucial role in warning the Etruscan leaders about impending threats and calamities. Her legacy as a wise and respected oracle has been preserved in various ancient texts and oral traditions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cazandra experienced a resurgence in certain regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions influenced by the lingering Etruscan heritage. It was often given to individuals born into noble families as a nod to their ancestral roots and the ideals of enlightenment and warrior spirit.
One notable figure from this period was Cazandra di Monteferrato, a 12th-century noblewoman and scholar from the Piedmont region of Italy. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of philosophy, literature, and the arts, and played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural renaissance of her time.
In the 16th century, Cazandra Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family, made her mark as a patron of the arts and a fierce defender of her family's interests. Born in 1499, she leveraged her influence and resources to support numerous artists and intellectuals, contributing to the flourishing of the Italian Renaissance.
Another prominent figure was Cazandra Visconti, a 14th-century Italian noblewoman and military leader from Milan. She was known for her strategic acumen and unwavering leadership during the turbulent conflicts between rival Italian city-states. Her bravery and resilience earned her the respect of both allies and foes alike.
While the name Cazandra has faded from widespread use in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, evoking images of enlightenment, strength, and a connection to the ancient Etruscan roots. Its enduring influence can still be found in certain regions of Italy, where it remains a source of cultural pride and a reminder of the vibrant heritage that shaped this unique name.
People
Cazandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cazandra 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
Cazandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cazandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cazandra 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Cazandra a common name?
We classify Cazandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cazandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Cazandra was 2001, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cazandra is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cazandra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 110 people with the name Cazandra, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,979 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cazandra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cazandra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cazandra appears almost entirely female. Of the 103 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cazandra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cazandra is Hispanic at 72.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.1%) and White (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cazandra most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Cazandra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.7% (80 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Cazandra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cazandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cazandra 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 Cazandra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cazandra 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 Cazandra 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.
How common is the name Cazandra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.