Cassandra
girl name#630 in 2025Cassandra entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #49 in 1990, ranks #630 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1902–2025
#630
rank today
#49
peak (1990)
463
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1872 |
| 1910s | #3154 |
| 1920s | #3842 |
| 1930s | #2252 |
| 1940s | #569 |
| 1950s | #309 |
| 1960s | #201 |
| 1970s | #154 |
| 1980s | #74 |
| 1990s | #71 |
| 2000s | #194 |
| 2010s | #510 |
| 2020s | #632 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cassandra has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 164,000 people named Cassandra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cassandra alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cassandra in 2025?
- Cassandra ranks #630 among US girl names in 2025, with 463 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cassandra most popular?
- Cassandra peaked in 1990, reaching #49 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cassandra with classmates?
- Cassandra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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