Sondra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sondra is an Italian name derived from Alessandra, which in turn comes from the Greek Alexandros. It means 'defender of the people'. The name has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. It carries a vintage charm and is associated with notable figures, while having no significant biblical relevance.
The name Sondra is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Sondra 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, 'Sondra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3371st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 290th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 413th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 519th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1152nd 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 15328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sondra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sondra"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɒndrə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Sondra is derived from the Italian name Alessandra, which is a feminine form of Alexander. The name Alexander comes from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people'.
Meaning
defender of the people
Language Evolution
Alessandra (Italian), Alexandra (Greek), Alexander (Greek)
Historical Usage
Sondra gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, as a variant of Sandra.
Variants & Derivatives
Sandra, Sandy, Sonja
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sondra is perceived as a vintage name that evokes a sense of nostalgia and individuality, though it is less commonly used today compared to its peak.
Famous People
Sondra Locke, Sondra Radvanovsky
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sondra"
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 "Sondra"
"Sondra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3371st of 9107 | 131 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 290th of 9204 | 8,860 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 413th of 12526 | 9,426 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 519th of 19264 | 5,989 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1152nd of 27321 | 2,294 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15328th of 30306 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Sondra" 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 "Sondra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
65.84% 908th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.45% 208th/1546 |
14.33% 223rd/1556 |
18.10% 426th/2353 |
19.33% 299th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.67% 349th/2227 |
18.81% 457th/2430 |
13.56% 387th/2853 |
18.09% 502nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.07% 472nd/2937 |
17.34% 604th/3483 |
12.19% 429th/3518 |
16.99% 687th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.50% 866th/3685 |
29.21% 1307th/4475 |
25.70% 1335th/5194 |
20.88% 1319th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sondra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sondra" 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.