Meaning of the Name Sandra
One of the many choices of names in the UK is Sandra. The name Sandra is one that has been around since the late Middle Ages.
Alexander comes from the Greek words “alexein” (to defend) and “aner” (man), meaning “defender of men.” Sandra retains the connotation of strength and protection but with a feminine twist.
Popularity
Sandra is a name that is long-lasting in Britain. It started being used in Britain about the 13th century, and was popular off and on throughout the years, especially after King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
However, Sandra wasn’t widely used until the 19th century, likely influenced by the popularity of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. It really gained in popularity after 1863.
Sandra reached its peak ranking of 11th in England and Wales in 1955, but by 2022, it had fallen outside the top 100.
Famous People with the First Name Sandra
Celebrities with the name Sandra are Sandra Bullock, Sandra Singer, and Sandra Marino.
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and Sandra Cisneros, is a renowned Chicana writer.
These are somewhat older celebrities, fitting with the name Sandra which was popular in its day, and not so much in the current times.
This is because Sandra has been declining in popularity in the UK since the 1960s. It fell from 686th most popular name to 1016th in 2014 in 2014. The popularity of Sandra may come back into vogue at some point as names sometimes do.
Useful Resources
- Discover the meaning and popularity of other English names on our website.
- Discover which girls’ names are Royal names
