NAME PROFILE
Cassandra
Cassandra is a Greek name meaning 'shining upon man.' it has a lyrical, mythological depth and suggests a person who is intuitive, articulate, and creatively gifted.
Key Stats
| Total births | 171,384 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 21%IL — 20%CA — 20%NY — 20%NJ — 20%
Notable People
Cassandra Clare (Author) · Cassandra Wilson (Singer) · Cassandra Peterson (Actress/Elvira) · Cassandra Ventura (Singer/Cassie) · Cassandra Austen (Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CassieCass
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