Cassandra

Meaning of Cassandra

It means 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' The name is famously associated with a Trojan princess who could see the future but was never believed.

Cassandra has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cassandra

Cassandra has cooled off, slipping to #631 in 2025, down from a peak of #101 in 2000.

Notable people named Cassandra

• Cassandra Peterson
  Actress, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
• Cassandra Clare
  Bestselling author, 'Mortal Instruments' series
• Cassandra Wilson
  Grammy-winning jazz singer, composer
• Cassandra Lee Morris
  Prolific voice actress, anime/games
• Cassandra Jean Amell
  Actress and model

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Questions about the name Cassandra

What does the name Cassandra mean?

Cassandra means it means 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' the name is famously associated with a trojan princess who could see the future but was never believed, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

Cassandra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cassandra?

In 2025, Cassandra ranked #631 for girls, down from #614 the year before.

When was Cassandra most popular?

Cassandra peaked at #101 in 2000.