Cassaundra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cassaundra is a name with Greek origins, meaning 'shining upon man'. It evolved from Kassandra in Ancient Greek through Latin and into modern English. The name is often associated with traits of creativity and charm. It does not have biblical relevance, but it gained popularity during the Renaissance due to its mythological connections. Variants like Cassandra and Cassie are also common.
The name Cassaundra is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. 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, Cassaundra 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, 'Cassaundra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3632nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2481st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1641st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27458th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cassaundra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cassaundra"
Pronunciation
/kəˈsɔːndrə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Cassaundra is derived from the Greek name Kassandra, which is composed of the elements 'kāo' meaning 'to excel' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. The name is often interpreted as 'she who entangles men' or 'the one who shines upon men'.
Meaning
shining upon man
Language Evolution
Kassandra (Ancient Greek), Cassandra (Latin), Cassaundra (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Western world during the Renaissance period, particularly because of its association with the mythological figure Cassandra, a prophetess in Greek mythology.
Variants & Derivatives
Cassandra, Kassandra, Cassie
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, the name Cassaundra is viewed as unique and elegant, often associated with creativity and charm.
Famous People
Cassandra Wilson (Jazz musician), Cassandra Clare (Author), Cassandra Peterson (Actress and television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cassaundra"
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 "Cassaundra"
"Cassaundra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3632nd of 12526 | 210 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2481st of 19264 | 502 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1641st of 27321 | 1,358 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27458th of 30306 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Cassaundra" 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 "Cassaundra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
- |
64.70% 2276th/3518 |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.09% 1330th/3685 |
52.94% 2369th/4475 |
43.53% 2261st/5194 |
25.66% 1621st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
72.81% 5434th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cassaundra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cassaundra" 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.