Total births
3,547
Girls' name · since 1931
Zandra
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 3,547 babies named Zandra, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,547
- total births
- 1931–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
3,547 girls have been named Zandra since 1931, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Zandra has 3,547 recorded births among girls since 1931, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 2020.
- 3,547 total births
- 1931–2020 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,547 girls have been named Zandra since 1931, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2020.
- 3,547
- total births
- 1931–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Zandra was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
131 babies were named Zandra in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Zandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zandra's full recorded timeline at 1976, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1931, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 131 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zandra at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Zandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–2020
- Peak year (1970)
- 131
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Zandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Zandra's strongest decade.
886 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Zandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 74
1930s
74 births
- 1940s 274
1940s
274 births
- 1950s
1950s
631 births
- 1960s
1960s
566 births
- 1970s
1970s
886 births
- 1980s
1980s
442 births
- 1990s 318
1990s
318 births
- 2000s 229
2000s
229 births
- 2010s 115
2010s
115 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 886 births (25% of all-time use).
How Zandra 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 Zandra's total volume
Zandra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zandra by state
Where Zandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 216 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 203 | 5.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 110 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 109 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 85 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 80 | 2.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 71 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 45 | 1.3% |
California share of Zandra's total US births 6.1%
Even split
216 of 3,547 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Zandra appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zandra? ▼
Since 1931, Social Security records show 3,547 babies named Zandra. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 131 births.
When was Zandra most popular? ▼
Zandra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 886 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Zandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zandra are California (216 births), Texas (203 births), Illinois (110 births).
How long has the name Zandra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zandra since 1931 -- 90 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Zandra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaniyah, Zaniya, Zana, Zaniah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zandra's data
- Zandra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (886 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zandras (216 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zandra
Nearby Names Like Zandra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zandra
Zaniyah Girl
#837 7,428 births
Zaniya Girl
#2629 3,527 births
Zana Girl
#5155 2,288 births
Zaniah Girl
#4345 1,766 births
Zaneta Girl
#15582 956 births
Compare Zandra side by side: Zandra vs Zaniyah Zandra vs Zaniya Zandra vs Zana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Jacinta #4682
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Janene
3,545 births · Peak 1970
Miyah #2910
3,550 births · Peak 2012
Makiyah #2715
3,543 births · Peak 2008
Chava #1402
3,552 births · Peak 2024
Arizona #1824
3,542 births · Peak 2020
Janett #10336
3,542 births · Peak 1991
Keturah #3466
3,541 births · Peak 1992
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1931–2020 (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. "Zandra: Baby Name Since 1931 - 3,547 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zandra. 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 Zandra 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 June 2026.