Sandral
A feminine name, possibly derived from Alexandra or Sandra.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Sandral. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sandral today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sandral births was 1946 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sandral. 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
- • The typical person named Sandral is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sandrals were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sandral. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1946
6 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1957 SSA rank
#5,956
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Sandral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sandral from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 11 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
Sandral 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 Sandral 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 Sandral
The name Sandral is a relatively rare and obscure given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in parts of Eastern Europe, possibly within the Slavic language family, around the late medieval period or the early Renaissance era.
Some scholars suggest that Sandral may be a derivative or variant of the more common name Sandra, which itself is a feminine form of the masculine name Alexander. The name Alexander is derived from the Greek words "alexein" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man," essentially translating to "defender of men."
However, the specific etymology and meaning of Sandral are not well-documented, and its connection to the name Sandra or Alexander is speculative. It is possible that Sandral emerged as a regional or localized variant, perhaps influenced by other languages or cultural traditions in the areas where it was used.
While there are no known historical references to the name Sandral in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a handful of individuals bearing this name have been recorded throughout history, albeit in relatively obscure contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances is Sandral Kozlowski, a Polish artisan and potter who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his intricate ceramic works. Another notable figure was Sandral Vassiliev, a Russian explorer and cartographer from the 18th century, who documented several expeditions to the remote regions of Siberia.
In the 19th century, Sandral Ivanovic was a Serbian painter and illustrator, known for her vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Balkans. Around the same time period, Sandral Petrova was a Bulgarian writer and poet who published a collection of romantic verses that gained some recognition in literary circles.
More recently, in the early 20th century, Sandral Mikhailovna was a Russian prima ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and was celebrated for her exceptional technique and graceful stage presence.
These are a few examples of individuals who bore the name Sandral throughout history, though their overall impact and recognition may have been relatively limited due to the rarity of the name itself.
People
Sandral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sandral 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
Sandral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sandral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sandral 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Sandral a common name?
We classify Sandral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sandral most popular?
The single biggest year for Sandral was 1946, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sandral is about 73 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 Sandral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sandral a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sandral 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 Sandral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sandral 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 Sandral 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 common is the name Sandral?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Sandral on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.