An estimated 52,507 living Americans are named Sandy.
How rare is Sandy?
Sandy is uncommon among babies today, with 55 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.5% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Sandy?
The median age of a living American named Sandy is approximately 59 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 66 years old.
Is Sandy still popular?
No. Sandy is endangered as a baby name, down 98.5% from its 1960 peak with 55 births in 2025.
Where is Sandy most common?
Sandy has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
98.5%
2025
55
All-time
69,072
Diaspora map
Sandy broke out in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Washington (1942) and became over-represented in 41 states over 40 years.
Broke out: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Washington, 1942 · over-represented in 41 states over 40 years
