Lasandra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek meaning "helper of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 1,349 living Americans carry the first name Lasandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lasandra today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lasandra births was 1972 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lasandra. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 254,080 Americans
Peak year
1972
69 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,563
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Lasandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lasandra from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 528 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lasandra 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 Lasandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lasandras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Lasandra, while South Carolina, New York, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lasandra
The name Lasandra is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Greece. The name is a combination of two Greek words: "las," meaning stone or rock, and "andros," meaning man or warrior. Thus, the name Lasandra can be interpreted to mean "stone warrior" or "rock warrior."
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Lasandra was likely used to honor the strength and bravery of warriors and soldiers. While no specific historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name have been discovered, the name's Greek roots suggest it may have been used in this context.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lasandra dates back to the 5th century BCE. Lasandra of Mantinea was a Greek poet and priestess who lived in the city-state of Mantinea, located in the region of Arcadia. She is known for her contributions to lyric poetry and her role in religious ceremonies and rituals.
In the 2nd century BCE, another notable figure named Lasandra emerged. Lasandra of Cyrene was a Greek philosopher and mathematician from the city of Cyrene, located in modern-day Libya. She is recognized for her work in the field of geometry and her contributions to the development of mathematical theories.
During the Byzantine Empire, a prominent figure named Lasandra Ducas lived in the 11th century. She was a member of the powerful Ducas family and played a significant role in the political and social spheres of the empire.
In the 16th century, Lasandra Buonarroti, an Italian noblewoman and the great-niece of the renowned artist Michelangelo, made her mark in history. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists and intellectuals during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the name Lasandra was Lasandra Sesemann, a German writer and poet who lived in the 18th century. She was celebrated for her contributions to literature and her innovative writing style, which reflected the ideals of the Enlightenment era.
While the name Lasandra may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and Greek origins serve as a testament to its enduring legacy. The name continues to evoke images of strength, bravery, and intellectual prowess, qualities that have been embodied by many remarkable individuals bearing this name throughout history.
People
Lasandra + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lasandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lasandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,349 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lasandra 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 254,080 US residents.
Is Lasandra a common name?
We classify Lasandra as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,520 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lasandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lasandra was 1972, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lasandra is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lasandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lasandra 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.