Lissandra
A feminine name derived from the names Alexandra or Elizabeth, meaning "defender of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 325 living Americans carry the first name Lissandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lissandra today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lissandra births was 2010 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lissandra. 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
325
~ 1 in 1,054,629 Americans
Peak year
2010
30 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,708
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Lissandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lissandra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lissandra 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 Lissandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lissandras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lissandra
The name Lissandra has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the combination of the words "lissus" meaning "smooth" and "ander" meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe a person with a calm or composed demeanor.
In ancient Rome, the name Lissandra was relatively uncommon, but there are records of a few notable individuals bearing this name. One of the earliest documented examples is Lissandra Claudia, a noblewoman who lived in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. She was known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Lissandra gained some popularity, particularly in regions with strong Latin influences, such as Italy and Spain. In the 12th century, there was a Saint Lissandra, a nun who lived in a convent in northern Italy and was revered for her devotion to charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lissandra experienced a resurgence in popularity among the wealthy and educated classes. One notable figure was Lissandra de' Medici, a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence, who lived from 1455 to 1492. She was a patron of the arts and supported many Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
In the 17th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Lissandra de Guzmán y Zúñiga, born in 1610, gained fame as a writer and poet. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her eloquence and wit.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Lissandra was Lissandra Boccherini, an Italian composer and cellist who lived from 1743 to 1805. She was a contemporary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and is recognized for her contributions to the development of classical music.
While the name Lissandra has never been among the most popular given names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in regions with Latin cultural influences. Its meaning and associations with calmness, nobility, and artistic expression have endured, making it a name with a rich and varied historical tapestry.
People
Lissandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lissandra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lissandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lissandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 325 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lissandra 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 1,054,629 US residents.
Is Lissandra a common name?
We classify Lissandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 330 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lissandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lissandra was 2010, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lissandra is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lissandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lissandra 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.