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Casandra

girl name
Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Peak era
1990s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

“Variant spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess of Greek mythology; the name's deeper meaning is disputed.”

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Casandra peaked in the 1990s.

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Popularity in Brazil

637 people · the #11,310 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 333,333 · median age 24

1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s

Among people named Casandra living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2000s than in any other decade.

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

When you meet Casandra

People given the name Casandra in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Casandra deep dive

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