Total births
1,389
Girls' name · since 1947
Tandra
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 1,389 babies named Tandra, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,389
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1,389 girls have been named Tandra since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tandra has been recorded 1,389 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2009.
- 1,389 total births
- 1947–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,389 girls have been named Tandra since 1947, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,389
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Tandra was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
55 babies were named Tandra in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Tandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tandra splits its recorded history at 1978: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tandra at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Tandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2009
- Peak year (1971)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Tandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tandra's strongest decade.
424 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Tandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s
1960s
295 births
- 1970s
1970s
424 births
- 1980s
1980s
331 births
- 1990s
1990s
217 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 424 births (31% of all-time use).
How Tandra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tandra's total volume
Tandra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tandra by state
Where Tandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 82 | 5.9% |
| #2 | California | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Tandra's total US births 5.9%
Even split
82 of 1,389 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Tandra appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tandra? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 1,389 babies named Tandra. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 55 births.
When was Tandra most popular? ▼
Tandra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 424 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Tandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tandra are Texas (82 births), California (20 births), Tennessee (16 births).
How long has the name Tandra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tandra since 1947 -- 63 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Tandra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanya, Tania, Tanisha, Tana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tandra's data
- Tandra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (424 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tandras (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tandra
Nearby Names Like Tandra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tandra
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Tania Girl
#1929 28,891 births
Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
5,307 births
Compare Tandra side by side: Tandra vs Tanya Tandra vs Tania Tandra vs Tanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tandra: Baby Name Since 1947 - 1,389 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tandra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tandra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.