Sandra is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'sandalis', which means 'defending men'. It is a unisex name but has been more commonly used for females in recent times. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often associated with saints like Saint Alexandra and Sandra di Siena. In its various forms, Sandra has been popular among royalty and notable figures throughout history. Today, it continues to be widely recognized as a classic yet timeless choice for baby girls worldwide.
The name Sandra experienced a significant boom in popularity from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s, with a peak of 105 births in 1943. However, its popularity declined steadily thereafter, dropping below 50 births per year by the late 1960s and reaching an all-time low of just 6 births in 1998. Since then, it has shown some signs of recovery, with a slight uptick to 7-10 births per year from 2001 onwards. In total, over the course of nearly eight decades, there have been 2692 babies named Sandra.