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Cassandra is a feminine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), possibly derived from κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning ‘to excel, to surpass’ and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning ‘man’ (genitive ἀνδρός). Another theory connects the first element to κασσύω (kassyo) meaning ‘to stitch up a plot’." It ranked #631 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), possibly derived from κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning ‘to excel, to surpass’ and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning ‘man’ (genitive ἀνδρός). Another theory connects the first element to κασσύω (kassyo) meaning ‘to stitch up a plot’. The entry lists its usage as English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized).
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Popularity
Cassandra ranked #631 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #631 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Behind the Name does not give Cassandra a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα.
Is Cassandra a popular name?
Cassandra ranked #631 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Cassandra a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Cassandra appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cassandra — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
