How old is someone named Casandra?
The average Casandra is 39 years old.
Half of all living Casandras are between 29 and 47.
When was Casandra popular?
Parents have been choosing Casandra less often since its peak in 1990; 9 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 245 | 150 |
| 1950s | 469 | 370 |
| 1960s | 1,293 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 2,261 | 2,100 |
| 1980s | 4,038 | 3,900 |
| 1990s | 4,605 | 4,500 |
| 2000s | 2,394 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 404 | 400 |
| 2020s | 82 | under 100 |
How many Casandras are still alive?
About 15,000 Casandras are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Casandra since 1940.
Nearly every Casandra ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Casandra?
About half of living Casandras are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Casandra an old name?
Somewhat. Casandra is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Casandra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Casandras are women.
Names the same age as Casandra
NAME TWIN
Casandra's name twin is Stefani. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Stefani's age curve is the closest match to Casandra's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Cassandra (39) · Kassandra (28) · Kasandra (32)
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Questions about the name Casandra
How old is the average Casandra?
The average Casandra in the US is 39 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Casandra?
About 15,000 Casandras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1940.
When was the name Casandra most popular?
In 1990, when about 640 baby girls were named Casandra.
Is Casandra a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Casandras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this