Cassandra
Girl name · 281 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cassandra: 281 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 1991.
Cassandra comes from the Greek name Kassandra, meaning "shining upon man" or "she who excels." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a princess of Troy cursed to utter true prophecies that no one believed—a story that later gave rise to the psychological term "Cassandra complex." Among real-life bearers, acclaimed jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson has brought the name modern renown. While no major places are directly named after her, the name has remained in steady use across Scotland since the 1970s. Variants include Cassie as a friendly short form, while the Italian Cassandra and Spanish Casandra offer international spins. Expectant parents drawn to a name rich in mythic weight, artistic association, and a hint of tragic elegance often find Cassandra both classic and distinctive.
Girl 40 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199123 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #32410 babies
- Total births
- 281since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 72%vs prior 5y