Sandria
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek "Alexandra".
Name Census estimates that about 508 living Americans carry the first name Sandria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sandria today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sandria births was 1947 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sandria. 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
508
~ 1 in 674,713 Americans
Peak year
1947
26 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2011 SSA rank
#16,424
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Sandria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sandria from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sandria 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 Sandria 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 Sandria
The name Sandria is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Alexandra, which means "defender of mankind." It is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine period, around the 6th to 15th centuries AD, when Greek culture and language had a significant influence in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sandria can be traced back to the 9th century AD, when it appeared in various Byzantine chronicles and manuscripts. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Sandria of Thessalonica, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 10th century. Her works, including a collection of poems and philosophical treatises, have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.
In the 12th century, Sandria Komnena, a member of the influential Komnenos dynasty of the Byzantine Empire, was known for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the cultural renaissance of the era. She commissioned several notable works of literature and architecture during her lifetime.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sandria gained popularity in Italy, where it was often associated with artistic and intellectual circles. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sandria Botticelli, an Italian painter of the early Renaissance, born in 1445 and renowned for her masterpieces such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera."
In the 16th century, Sandria de Cervantes, a Spanish writer and the daughter of the famous author Miguel de Cervantes, was known for her literary works and her efforts in preserving her father's legacy after his death in 1616.
Another notable figure with the name Sandria was Sandria Parnell, an Irish revolutionary and political leader who played a significant role in the Irish Home Rule movement in the late 19th century. She was born in 1846 and dedicated her life to advocating for Irish independence.
Throughout history, the name Sandria has been associated with strong, influential women who have made their mark in various fields, including literature, art, politics, and academia. While its popularity has varied across different regions and time periods, the name has maintained a sense of elegance and cultural significance.
People
Sandria + last name combinations
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FAQ
Sandria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sandria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 508 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sandria 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 674,713 US residents.
Is Sandria a common name?
We classify Sandria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 655 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sandria most popular?
The single biggest year for Sandria was 1947, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sandria is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sandria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sandria 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.