Sandi
What does Sandi mean and where does it come from?
Sandi is often considered a diminutive of Sandra or Alessandra. Its use became more popular in the mid-20th century as a standalone name. The name Sandra itself has Greek origins, meaning 'defender of man'. Notable personalities with this name include Sandi Toksvig, a Danish-British author and broad
What middle names flow best with Sandi?
Sandi works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Sandi right now?
Holding steady — currently #1889 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Sandi
Sandi entered American naming records in 1934 and has been in use for over 90 years. A total of 10,111 babies have received this name. Once ranked #1217 in 1940, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1889 in 2023. Sandi is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Sandi in 1959:
Sandi by decade
Sandi peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 75 | |
| 1940s | 1,314 | |
| 1950s | 1,496 | |
| 1960s ★ | 3,103 | |
| 1970s | 2,194 | |
| 1980s | 1,146 | |
| 1990s | 435 | |
| 2000s | 259 | |
| 2010s | 76 | |
| 2020s | 13 |
What are good nicknames for Sandi?
What names sound and feel like Sandi?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Sandi also consider these