Kassandra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kassandra has Greek origins and means 'shining upon man.' It has evolved from ancient Greek forms and is linked to the mythological figure who foresaw the future. The name conveys traits of strength and insight, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged due to cultural references in literature and media.

The name Kassandra is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kassandra has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Kassandra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12589th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3016th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1389th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 288th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 360th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 971st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kassandra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kassandra"

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Pronunciation

/kəˈsændrə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Kassandra is derived from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα, which is believed to be composed of the elements 'kāsso' meaning 'to shine' and 'aner' meaning 'man.'

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Meaning

shining upon man

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Language Evolution

Kassandros (ancient Greek), Kassandra (modern Greek)

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Historical Usage

Kassandra gained popularity in the Western world due to its association with Greek mythology, particularly the tragic story of Kassandra, who was cursed to utter true prophecies that nobody would believe.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cassandra, Kassie, Cass

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Kassandra is perceived as a strong and enigmatic name, often associated with intelligence and foresight, largely due to its mythological roots.

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Famous People

Kassandra Kovalchik, American artist, Kassandra McCall, American actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kassandra"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Kassandra"

"Kassandra" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 12589th of 16616 16
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 8681st of 9204 6
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3016th of 12526 285
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1389th of 19264 1,232
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 288th of 27321 14,542
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 360th of 35406 13,929
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 971st of 30306 3,318

Regional Popularity of "Kassandra" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 63.94%
4039th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Kassandra" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 95.80%
2328th/2430
89.03%
2540th/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
41.44%
1217th/2937
48.38%
1685th/3483
49.03%
1725th/3518
33.23%
1344th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.90%
291st/3685
6.70%
300th/4475
6.66%
346th/5194
3.97%
251st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
10.52%
482nd/4582
8.81%
455th/5164
5.69%
416th/7313
3.16%
236th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
33.16%
1321st/3984
31.85%
1429th/4487
16.24%
1108th/6822
9.78%
614th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Kassandra"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kassandra" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.