girls' name · peaked 1989

Cassaundra

Every Cassaundra since 1947 — 2,393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1989Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Cassaundra
Peak year
1989
149 babies
All-time total
2,393
since 1947

The story of Cassaundra

Cassaundra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1947, 2,393 American babies have been named Cassaundra. Its peak came in 1989, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cassaundra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Cassaundra year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014 8 #12,171
2013
2012 6 #15,349
2011
2010 11 #9,916
2009 9 #11,648
2008 11 #10,222
2007 11 #10,264
2006 8 #12,645
2005 14 #7,982
2004 14 #7,916
2003 23 #5,270
2002 20 #5,713
2001 21 #5,402
2000 36 #3,604
1995 74 #1,886
1990 115 #1,373
1985 59 #1,885
1980 29 #3,009
1975 23 #3,069
1970 49 #1,805
1965 32 #2,068
1960 22 #2,582
1955
1950 14 #2,791
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Cassaundra in 2025?

Cassaundra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Cassaundra?

2,393 babies have been named Cassaundra in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Cassaundra most popular?

Cassaundra peaked in 1989, when 149 newborns received the name.

Is Cassaundra a boy or girl name?

Cassaundra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Cassaundra rising or falling?

Cassaundra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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