Cassandra
c(a)-ssand-ra,
cass(an)-dra
US Popularity:1258
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Shining upon man
Cassandra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "shining upon man." This is a Latinized version of the Greek Kassandra—a name shared with a Trojan princess who was given the gift of prophecies by Apollo but cursed so that no one would believe her. Although they never heeded her warnings, Kassandra's insight into the future allowed her to predict the Trojan war. Cassandra is a beautiful name illuminated by its mythological origins, which will surely catch baby’s interest as they grow to learn more about the heroism of their namesake.
Cassandra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cassandra is currently #742 on The Bump
Girl:Cassandra is currently #324 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cassandra is currently #1258 in U.S. births
Girl:Cassandra is currently #474 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1258
in 2022
- 91
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Meaning of Cassandra
Behind the Name, Cassandra, June 2023
Ancestry, Cassandra Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cassandra, November 2022
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Cassandra
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