How old is someone named Sandra?
The average Sandra is 66 years old.
Half of all living Sandras are between 60 and 77.
When was Sandra popular?
Sandra was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 188 babies were named Sandra in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 48 | 0 |
| 1910s | 433 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,627 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 45,575 | 14,000 |
| 1940s | 266,258 | 150,000 |
| 1950s | 252,071 | 200,000 |
| 1960s | 184,409 | 160,000 |
| 1970s | 64,670 | 60,000 |
| 1980s | 30,331 | 29,000 |
| 1990s | 17,736 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 10,016 | 9,900 |
| 2010s | 3,672 | 3,600 |
| 2020s | 1,377 | 1,400 |
How many Sandras are still alive?
About 650,000 Sandras are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 880,000 babies named Sandra since 1904.
Most Sandras ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Sandra?
More than half of living Sandras are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Sandra an old name?
Yes. Sandra is older than 96 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Sandra will be 77 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Sandra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Sandras are women.
Names the same age as Sandra
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Sandra's name twin is Sharon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sharon's age curve is the closest match to Sandra's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Sandra
How old is the average Sandra?
The average Sandra in the US is 66 years old. The median is 69, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sandra?
About 650,000 Sandras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 880,000 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Sandra most popular?
In 1947, when about 35,000 baby girls were named Sandra.
Is Sandra a Boomer name?
Yes. About 58% of living Sandras are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
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