Sandee
Variant of the French name Sandra meaning "helper and protector of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 1,303 living Americans carry the first name Sandee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sandee today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sandee births was 1964 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sandee. 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 263,050 Americans
Peak year
1964
73 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
2017 SSA rank
#15,607
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Sandee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sandee from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 586 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sandee 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 Sandee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sandees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Sandee, while North Carolina, Michigan, Hawaii recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sandee
The name Sandee is a variant of the name Sandra, which has its origins in the Greek language. Sandra is derived from the Greek name Alexandra, which means "defender of mankind." The name Sandee likely emerged as a diminutive or nickname for Sandra, with the addition of the "-ee" suffix.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sandra dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was mentioned in ancient Greek texts. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the Middle Ages, when it was used in various European countries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sandee can be found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. In his famous work, The Divine Comedy, Dante mentions a character named Sandra, which may have been the inspiration for the diminutive form Sandee.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sandee. One of the most famous was Sandee Roitz (1936-2012), an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her roles in movies such as "The Party" and "The Cincinnati Kid."
Another notable Sandee was Sandee Chan (1954-2017), a Hong Kong-born actress and singer who achieved stardom in the 1970s and 1980s. She appeared in numerous Cantonese films and released several successful albums.
In the world of literature, Sandee Brawarsky (born 1955) is a notable figure. She is an American author and journalist who has written several books on Jewish culture and history, including "212 Views of Central Park" and "The Haunted Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in America."
The name Sandee has also been associated with sports figures, such as Sandee Roush (born 1957), an American professional golfer who competed on the LPGA Tour in the 1980s and 1990s.
In the realm of music, Sandee Prill (1951-2020) was a notable American singer and songwriter who performed in the folk and country music genres. She released several albums throughout her career and was known for her powerful vocals and storytelling abilities.
People
Sandee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sandee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sandee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sandee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sandee 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 263,050 US residents.
Is Sandee a common name?
We classify Sandee as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,727 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sandee most popular?
The single biggest year for Sandee was 1964, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sandee is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sandee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sandee 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.