Sandi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sandi is an English name derived from Sandra, which comes from the Greek 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of men.' It has evolved through various forms, including its Greek and Latin roots. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and warmth, and while it has no biblical background, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Notable individuals with this name include Sandi Toksvig and Sandi Patty.
The name Sandi is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers 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, Sandi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Sandi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19137th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1313th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 659th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 679th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1668th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5389th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13512th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sandi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sandi"
Pronunciation
/ˈsændi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Sandi is often considered a diminutive of the name Sandra, which itself is derived from Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra. Alexandra comes from the Greek 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of men.'
Meaning
defender of men
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Greek), Alexandra (Greek and Latin), Sandra (English), Sandi (English)
Historical Usage
The name Sandi gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a casual and friendly form of Sandra. It became particularly fashionable in English-speaking countries during the 1960s and 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Sandra, Sandy, Sandrine
Modern Popularity & Image
Sandi is perceived as a cheerful and approachable name, often associated with warmth and friendliness. It remains moderately popular but is less common than its parent name Sandra.
Famous People
Sandi Toksvig, a British-Danish comedian and author, Sandi Patty, an American contemporary Christian music singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sandi"
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 "Sandi"
"Sandi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19137th of 24088 | 14 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1313th of 9204 | 617 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 659th of 12526 | 3,995 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 679th of 19264 | 3,718 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1668th of 27321 | 1,323 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5389th of 35406 | 374 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13512th of 30306 | 69 |
Regional Popularity of "Sandi" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sandi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.46% 811th/1546 |
67.22% 1046th/1556 |
95.75% 2253rd/2353 |
38.20% 591st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.70% 550th/2227 |
29.26% 711th/2430 |
32.07% 915th/2853 |
17.23% 478th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.60% 752nd/2937 |
22.11% 770th/3483 |
19.27% 678th/3518 |
15.48% 626th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
68.66% 2530th/3685 |
52.20% 2336th/4475 |
26.82% 1393rd/5194 |
27.21% 1719th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
50.42% 3763rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sandi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sandi" 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.