Is Sandi a boy's or girl's name?

Sandi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 21 recorded births.

When was Sandi most popular?

Sandi reached its peak popularity in 1959 with 368 births that year. It is currently ranked #17206 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Sandi?

Sandi is currently ranked #17206 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 10,096 babies since 1934.

Sandi

Once popular, gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysDeclining Also a pet name

#17206▼ 23in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the female given names Sandra, Alexandra, or Cassandra.

Sandi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, ultimately from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men.' A popular nickname name in the mid-20th century, Sandi has a cheerful, sunny retro quality.

Sandi peaked in the 1950s and 60s, carried by beach blanket movies and sock-hop culture — a name full of ponytails, poodle skirts, and the infectious optimism of postwar America.

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Popularity Over Time

Sandi was #4686 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #17206, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sandi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	30	#14014	▼
2010s	76	#12175	▼
2000s	253	#5480	▼
1990s	427	#3146	▼
1980s	1,139	#1289	▼
1970s	2,184	#729	▼
1960s	3,103	#553	▲
1950s	1,495	#926	▲
1940s	1,314	#764	▲
1930s	75	#2622	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(87 years, 1934–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sandi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#17206	0
2023	5	#17183	-2 (-28.6%)
2022	7	#13338	-6 (-46.2%)
2020	13	#8329	+4 (44.4%)
2018	9	#11281	+2 (28.6%)
2016	7	#14100	+2 (40.0%)
2015	5	#18659	-4 (-44.4%)
2014	9	#11781	0
2013	9	#11815	-2 (-18.2%)
2012	11	#10317	+2 (22.2%)
2011	9	#11985	-8 (-47.1%)
2010	17	#7461	-8 (-32.0%)
2009	25	#5681	+7 (38.9%)
2008	18	#7351	-8 (-30.8%)
2007	26	#5498	+11 (73.3%)
2006	15	#8167	-6 (-28.6%)
2005	21	#5968	-8 (-27.6%)
2004	29	#4686	+6 (26.1%)
2003	23	#5378	-9 (-28.1%)
2002	32	#4056	-2 (-5.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Sandi as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Sandi has also been given to 21 boys in the U.S. since 1982.

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Current rank

Total births

1999

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Sandi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Sandi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #17206. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Sandi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1934–2024) · Methodology