Sandrine
A feminine French variation of Alexandra, meaning "defender of man".
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the first name Sandrine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sandrine today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sandrine births was 2008 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sandrine. 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
189
~ 1 in 1,813,515 Americans
Peak year
2008
11 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,019
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Sandrine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sandrine from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sandrine 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 Sandrine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sandrines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sandrine
Sandrine is a French feminine given name with deep roots tracing back to ancient Greece. It derives from the name Alexandra, which is a combination of the Greek elements "alexo" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man." The name Sandrine is a diminutive form of Alexandra, with the suffix "-ine" indicating smallness or affection.
The name Sandrine gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters as a symbol of strength and protection, reflecting the name's association with the concept of defending men.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sandrine can be found in the 12th century, when a French noblewoman named Sandrine de Montfort played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Sandrine. In the 16th century, Sandrine de Brisay (1530-1596) was a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She was known for her influential role in the French court during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Sandrine Patin (1633-1701) was a renowned French engraver and printmaker who produced intricate works of art depicting religious scenes and mythological subjects.
In the 19th century, Sandrine Viard (1869-1942) was a French actress and singer who graced the stages of Paris with her performances in numerous plays and operas.
More recently, Sandrine Bonnaire (born in 1967) is a celebrated French actress who has received numerous accolades, including the César Award for Best Actress, for her powerful performances in films such as "Vagabond" and "La Cérémonie."
Throughout its history, the name Sandrine has carried a sense of strength, resilience, and grace, reflecting the qualities often associated with its ancient Greek origins. Its enduring popularity in France and beyond serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of this feminine and meaningful name.
People
Sandrine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sandrine 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
Sandrine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sandrine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 189 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sandrine 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 1,813,515 US residents.
Is Sandrine a common name?
We classify Sandrine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sandrine most popular?
The single biggest year for Sandrine was 2008, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sandrine is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sandrine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sandrine 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.