Girl
Sandra
defender of mankind
About Sandra
There exists remarkable power in classics that have proven their worth across decades, and Sandra exemplifies this enduring appeal perfectly. This name strikes an ideal balance—familiar enough to feel comfortable yet distinctive enough to avoid blending into crowds. Sandra suggests reliability, competence, and warmth, qualities that serve individuals well throughout life's various chapters. The name transitions seamlessly from childhood through professional years, never seeming inappropriate for any age or stage. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate frustrations while its nickname potential—Sandy, Sandie, Sandra—offers personalization options. Parents choosing Sandra often value tradition without stuffiness, preferring names that have stood the test of time over fleeting trends. The name photographs clearly, sounds pleasant when spoken, and creates no barriers in any social or professional context. Sandra represents a wise investment in your daughter's lifelong identity.
Popularity of the Name Sandra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | #899 | ||||
| 1914 | #939 | ||||
| 1915 | #956 | ||||
| 1917 | #877 | ||||
| 1918 | #850 | ||||
| 1919 | #761 | ||||
| 1920 | #689 | ||||
| 1921 | #677 | ||||
| 1922 | #740 | ||||
| 1923 | #700 | ||||
| 1924 | #625 | ||||
| 1925 | #539 | ||||
| 1926 | #534 | ||||
| 1927 | #487 | ||||
| 1928 | #444 | ||||
| 1929 | #420 | ||||
| 1930 | #392 | ||||
| 1931 | #297 | ||||
| 1932 | #216 | ||||
| 1933 | #145 | ||||
| 1934 | #93 | ||||
| 1935 | #50 | ||||
| 1936 | #38 | ||||
| 1937 | #26 | ||||
| 1938 | #14 | #201 | |||
| 1939 | #13 | #183 | |||
| 1940 | #10 | #125 | |||
| 1941 | #9 | #122 | |||
| 1942 | #6 | #91 | |||
| 1943 | #6 | #46 | |||
| 1944 | #6 | #39 | |||
| 1945 | #6 | #26 | |||
| 1946 | #6 | #23 | |||
| 1947 | #5 | #17 | |||
| 1948 | #6 | #9 | |||
| 1949 | #6 | #16 | |||
| 1950 | #8 | #16 | |||
| 1951 | #9 | #17 | |||
| 1952 | #10 | #12 | |||
| 1953 | #11 | #19 | |||
| 1954 | #13 | #18 | |||
| 1955 | #13 | #18 | |||
| 1956 | #14 | #18 | |||
| 1957 | #15 | #12 | |||
| 1958 | #15 | #15 | |||
| 1959 | #13 | #8 | |||
| 1960 | #11 | #6 | |||
| 1961 | #9 | #5 | |||
| 1962 | #10 | #3 | |||
| 1963 | #9 | #3 | |||
| 1964 | #13 | #3 | #16 | ||
| 1965 | #15 | #3 | #14 | ||
| 1966 | #17 | #6 | #15 | ||
| 1967 | #20 | #11 | #16 | ||
| 1968 | #26 | #17 | #15 | ||
| 1969 | #25 | #23 | #19 | ||
| 1970 | #27 | #25 | #15 | ||
| 1971 | #31 | #38 | #14 | ||
| 1972 | #31 | #48 | #18 | ||
| 1973 | #39 | #58 | #17 | ||
| 1974 | #44 | #61 | #22 | ||
| 1975 | #51 | #65 | #22 | ||
| 1976 | #59 | #74 | #27 | ||
| 1977 | #61 | #119 | #29 | ||
| 1978 | #69 | #130 | #33 | ||
| 1979 | #77 | #118 | #34 | ||
| 1980 | #80 | #98 | #35 | ||
| 1981 | #74 | #206 | #42 | ||
| 1982 | #80 | #157 | #44 | ||
| 1983 | #88 | #128 | #48 | ||
| 1984 | #94 | #189 | #42 | ||
| 1985 | #105 | #255 | #40 | ||
| 1986 | #106 | #217 | #45 | ||
| 1987 | #115 | #231 | #52 | ||
| 1988 | #128 | #278 | #73 | ||
| 1989 | #129 | #194 | #81 | ||
| 1990 | #134 | #244 | #87 | ||
| 1991 | #143 | #206 | #109 | #108 | |
| 1992 | #153 | #419 | #131 | #122 | |
| 1993 | #168 | #104 | #142 | ||
| 1994 | #171 | #380 | #204 | #133 | |
| 1995 | #177 | #156 | #158 | ||
| 1996 | #181 | #186 | #178 | ||
| 1997 | #202 | #744 | #336 | #188 | #179 |
| 1998 | #228 | #974 | #212 | #203 | |
| 1999 | #248 | #399 | #349 | #231 | |
| 2000 | #257 | #880 | #224 | #271 | |
| 2001 | #264 | #785 | #406 | #234 | #319 |
| 2002 | #274 | #309 | #363 | ||
| 2003 | #266 | #906 | #211 | #373 | |
| 2004 | #280 | #855 | #300 | #459 | |
| 2005 | #315 | #898 | #512 | #461 | |
| 2006 | #364 | #802 | #269 | #424 | |
| 2007 | #407 | #527 | #303 | #557 | |
| 2008 | #442 | #642 | #228 | #676 | |
| 2009 | #519 | #574 | #312 | #879 | |
| 2010 | #515 | #560 | #235 | #515 | |
| 2011 | #611 | #695 | #265 | #671 | |
| 2012 | #681 | #550 | #335 | #916 | |
| 2013 | #764 | #674 | #336 | #937 | |
| 2014 | #793 | #690 | #287 | #991 | |
| 2015 | #830 | #771 | #360 | #798 | |
| 2016 | #882 | #808 | #575 | #822 | |
| 2017 | #895 | #824 | #635 | #663 | |
| 2018 | #980 | ||||
| 2019 | #987 | #446 | #914 | ||
| 2021 | #994 | ||||
| 2022 | #857 | ||||
| 2024 | #844 | ||||
| 2020 | #961 | ||||
| 2023 | #948 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sandra
Names Similar to Sandra
Nicknames for Sandra
- Sandy
- Sandi
- San
- Andie
- Sadie
Famous People Named Sandra
| Sandra Bullock | Oscar-winning actress |
| Sandra Dee | American actress and singer |
| Sandra Bernhard | American comedian and actress |
| Sandra Cisneros | American writer |
| Sandra Day O'Connor | Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice |
| Sandra Gal | German professional golfer |
| Sandra Kim | Belgian singer and Eurovision winner |
| Sandra Nasic | German singer and songwriter |
| Sandra Oh | Canadian actress |
| Sandra Pires | Brazilian beach volleyball player |
| Sandra Reynolds | British model and actress |
| Sandra Smith | American journalist and news anchor |
| Sandra Völker | German Olympic swimmer |
| Sandra Williams | Australian politician |
| Sandra Sturm | German adult film actress |
| Sandra Van Nieuwland | Dutch singer and voice actress |
| Sandra Walker | British Paralympic athlete |
| Sandra Willer | Danish fashion model |
| Sandra Záhlavová | Czech tennis player |
Characters Named Sandra
| Sandra Clark | Character from the TV show "227" |
| Sandra Bennett | Character from the TV show "Heroes" |
| Sandra Cheeks | Character from the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Sandra Harrington | Character from the novel "The Tomorrow Series" |
| Sandra Hargrove | Character from the TV show "The O.C" |
| Sandra Jakoby | Character from the movie "Shape of Water" |
| Sandra Palmer | Character from the TV show "24" |
| Sandra Powell | Character from the movie "Grease" |
| Sandra Linz | Character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Sandra Simms | Character from the TV show "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" |
| Sandra Bennet | Character from the TV show "The Invisible Man" |
| Sandra Telfair | Character from the movie "Double Take" |
| Sandra Walker | Character from the movie "Secret Admirer" |
| Sandra Wong | Character from the TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" |
| Sandra Anderson | Character from the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" |
| Sandra Green | Character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Sandra Morris | Character from the movie "The Heat" |
| Sandra Nichols | Character from the movie "Ruthless People" |
| Sandra Lowe | Character from the video game "Under the Killing Moon" |
| Sandra Jensen | Character from the TV show "My Name Is Earl" |