How Many People Are Named Sandi?

Complete statistics for the name Sandi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sandi
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Sandi is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it both classic and modern. Only 1 in 37,354 Americans today carry this name, with just 8,834 people named Sandi living in the US. The name peaked in popularity in 1959 but has since declined, now mostly associated with older generations.

~545
Living in US
1 in 608,164
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Reliable Warm Traditional
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,834
Worldwide Bearers
#6,447
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
879
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
675
🇳🇿 New Zealand
674
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
492
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
376
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
334
🇪🇬 Egypt
325
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
320
🇻🇪 Venezuela
305

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (0%)
♀ Female
8,814 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
457
Would be under 30 (5%)
4,787
Would be 30–60 (47%)
4,873
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 10,117 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
62
Modern Appeal
38
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sandi Through the Generations

Sandi, a name rooted in English surnames, has seen its peak and decline through the decades. Born in 1959, 368 babies were given this name, marking a high point that's now distant. Today, the majority of those named Sandi are over 60, with 4,873 individuals in this age group, reflecting a strong generational skew.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,485
Texas 603
New York 508
Illinois 394
Ohio 341
Michigan 319
Pennsylvania 296
Washington 279
Florida 247
Georgia 240

⭐ Famous People Named Sandi

Sandi is a unisex given name and occasionally a nickname. It can be a short form of Sandra, Alexander and other names. It may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Sandi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sandi's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Sandi

How Many People Have the Name Sandi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 545 people in the United States currently share the name Sandi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 608,164 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sandi a Common or Rare Name?

Sandi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sandi Mean?

Sandi means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sandi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sandi Most Popular?

The name Sandi reached peak popularity in 1959, with 368 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sandi?

Approximately 545 people named Sandi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 545. That works out to roughly 1 in 608,164 Americans.

Is Sandi a rare name?

Sandi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 608,164 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sandi mean?

Sandi means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Sandi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sandi are male and 100% are female.

When was Sandi most popular?

Sandi peaked in 1959 with 368 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US545
All-Time Births545
1 in X1 in 608,164
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1959
World Rank#6,447
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.