Cossandra
A girl's name of Greek origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 9 letters and three syllables, Cossandra is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1968, with 20 total recorded births.
Cossandra is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Cossandra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cossandra is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, an elaborated variant of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a prophetess cursed to speak true but unheeded prophecies — a name both dramatic and deeply literary.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Cossandra's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Cossandra follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Cossandra's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cossandra has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | — |
The Story of Cossandra
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1968, Cossandra is a Gen X staple. Girls named Cossandra are most likely born between 1968 and 1978.
How rare is Cossandra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cossandra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1968, peaked in the 1960s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1968–1984)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | #10738 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9360 |
| 1968 | 10 | #4544 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–1984