NAME PROFILE
Saundra
Saundra is a feminine name that means 'defender of mankind,' derived from the Greek name Alessandra. It conveys a sense of strength, resilience, and compassion, often associated with people who are nurturing and protective.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,862 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1928 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%OH — 22%TX — 19%PA — 19%NY — 19%
Notable People
Saundra Bullock (Actress, *Gravity*) · Saundra McClain (Activist, civil rights advocate) · Saundra K. McClure (Author, *The Color of My Skin*) · Saundra A. Garrison (Poet, *Reflections of a Dreamer*) · Saundra L. Smith (Scholar, educator)
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