Sandy
girl name#2998 in 2025Sandy entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #126 in 1960, ranks #2998 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#2998
rank today
#126
peak (1960)
55
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3729 |
| 1920s | #2662 |
| 1930s | #1265 |
| 1940s | #251 |
| 1950s | #287 |
| 1960s | #177 |
| 1970s | #281 |
| 1980s | #352 |
| 1990s | #530 |
| 2000s | #911 |
| 2010s | #1874 |
| 2020s | #2840 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sandy has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 60,500 people named Sandy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sandy alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sandy in 2025?
- Sandy ranks #2998 among US girl names in 2025, with 55 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sandy most popular?
- Sandy peaked in 1960, reaching #126 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sandy with classmates?
- Sandy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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