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Cassandra

female

Meaning

"Shining Upon Men"

From Greek mythology, borne by a Trojan prophetess; the name’s etymology is traditionally analyzed from Greek elements.

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Popularity History of Cassandra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#613Top 1000
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Cassandra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Cassandra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cassandra.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cassandra

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length9 letters

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