Sandra
Meaning: Manly and brave — courage with strength of character
Origin: French/Portuguese
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #46
Total births: 10,032
History: Sandra peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. Sandra Sully became one of Australian television news' most trusted faces. The name represents the generation of Australian women who broke into fields previously closed to them — including the newsroom.
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| Current rank (1981) | #91 |
| Babies named Sandra in 1981 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 10,032 |
| Peak year | 1961 (602 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1952–1981 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 31 spots |
Frequently asked about Sandra
What does the name Sandra mean?
Sandra means “Manly and brave — courage with strength of character” from French/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Sandra?
Sandra has French/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “Manly and brave — courage with strength of character”.
How popular is Sandra in Australia?
Sandra ranked #91 in Australia in 1981 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Sandra most popular?
Sandra peaked in 1961 with 602 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sandra a boy or girl name?
Sandra is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sandras in registered births are female.
Is the name Sandra rising or falling in popularity?
Sandra has fallen 31 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 1976 to #91 in 1981.
How long has Sandra been recorded in Australia?
Sandra appears in birth records in Australia across 29 years — from 1952 through 1981.