Cosandra
A girl's name with 135 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 135 Americans have ever been named Cosandra. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and peaked modestly at 13 births in 1971 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Cosandra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cosandra is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, likely a creative variant of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess of Greek mythology whose name means 'she who entangles men.' This spelling gives the legendary name a fresh, distinctive silhouette.
EtymologyShow more
Cosandra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1963. Arriving in the 1960s, Cosandra appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Cosandra may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cosandra has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1963.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 57 | — |
The Story of Cosandra
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1971, Cosandra is a Gen X staple. Girls named Cosandra are most likely born between 1963 and 1981.
How rare is Cosandra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cosandra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1963, peaked in the 1970s with 68 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Cosandra by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1963–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | #11300 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10718 |
| 1977 | 7 | #7705 |
| 1976 | 5 | #9583 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9358 |
| 1974 | 9 | #5857 |
| 1973 | 11 | #4933 |
| 1972 | 8 | #6045 |
| 1971 | 13 | #4347 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5120 |
| 1969 | 9 | #5118 |
| 1968 | 12 | #4036 |
| 1967 | 10 | #4352 |
| 1966 | 9 | #4552 |
| 1964 | 9 | #4687 |
| 1963 | 8 | #4959 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1963–1986