Will my child share the name Sandra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Sandra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sandra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sandra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sandra has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1572 places in the last five years. Its peak was #534 in 2007. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Sandra popular in the US as well as the UK?

Sandra is more popular in the US (#994) than in the UK (#2772). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Sandra a popular baby name in the United States?

Sandra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Sandra

Sandra is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sandra in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

US Rank #994

About the Name Sandra

Sandra has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1572 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #534 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sandra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #994, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.