Sandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind — rooted in ancient wisdom and beauty
Origin: French/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in France: #89
Total births: 103,840
History: Short form of Alexandra, from the Greek meaning defender of mankind. Sandra became popular in France in the 1970s-1980s. Sandra Kim won Eurovision for Belgium, popular in the French-speaking world.
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| Current rank (2021) | #686 |
| Babies named Sandra in 2021 | 49 |
| Total recorded in France | 103,817 |
| Peak year | 1973 (7,927 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1946–2021 (76 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 91 spots |
Frequently asked about Sandra
What does the name Sandra mean?
Sandra means “Defender of mankind — rooted in ancient wisdom and beauty” from French/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Sandra?
Sandra has French/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender of mankind — rooted in ancient wisdom and beauty”.
How popular is Sandra in France?
Sandra ranked #686 in France in 2021 — given to 49 babies that year.
When was Sandra most popular?
Sandra peaked in 1973 with 7,927 babies registered that year in France.
Is Sandra a boy or girl name?
Sandra is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Sandras in registered births are female.
Is the name Sandra rising or falling in popularity?
Sandra has risen 91 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #777 in 2016 to #686 in 2021.
How long has Sandra been recorded in France?
Sandra appears in birth records in France across 76 years — from 1946 through 2021.