Cassandra Loftin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cassandra Loftin — Greek
112K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cassandra Loftin is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Cassandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassandra, also spelled Kassandra, is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα) was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She had the gift of prophecy, but was cursed so that none would believe her prophecies. The name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages. The usual English nickname is Cassie. Cassandre is the French version of the name. The name peaked in popularity in the United States in 1990 with more than 7,000 girls named Cassandra born that year. The surname Loftin: Surname Megan Gibson-Loftin (born 1986), American softball coach and player Brian Loftin (soccer) (born 1972), American soccer player Carey Loftin (1914–1997), American stuntman Colin Loftin (contemporary), American criminologist Nicholas Loftin (contemporary), American record producer Nick Loftin (born 1998), American baseball player Nikki Loftin (born 1972), American fiction author Peter Loftin (1958–2019), American telecom entrepreneur R. Cassandra is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 112K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cassandra reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cassandra

Greek

Cassandra, also spelled Kassandra, is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα) was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She had the gift of prophecy, but was cursed so that none would believe her prophecies. The name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages. The usual English nickname is Cassie. Cassandre is the French version of the name. The name peaked in popularity in the United States in 1990 with more than 7,000 girls named Cassandra born that year.

Surname: Loftin

English

Surname Megan Gibson-Loftin (born 1986), American softball coach and player Brian Loftin (soccer) (born 1972), American soccer player Carey Loftin (1914–1997), American stuntman Colin Loftin (contemporary), American criminologist Nicholas Loftin (contemporary), American record producer Nick Loftin (born 1998), American baseball player Nikki Loftin (born 1972), American fiction author Peter Loftin (1958–2019), American telecom entrepreneur R.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cassandra is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cassandra by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cassandra Loftin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cassandra Loftin:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cassandra?
The first name Cassandra originates from Greek. Cassandra, also spelled Kassandra, is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα) was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She had the gift of prophecy, but was cursed so that none would believe her prophecies. The name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages. The usual English nickname is Cassie. Cassandre is the French version of the name. The name peaked in popularity in the United States in 1990 with more than 7,000 girls named Cassandra born that year.
When was Cassandra most popular?
The name Cassandra reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Loftin?
The surname Loftin originates from English. Surname Megan Gibson-Loftin (born 1986), American softball coach and player Brian Loftin (soccer) (born 1972), American soccer player Carey Loftin (1914–1997), American stuntman Colin Loftin (contemporary), American criminologist Nicholas Loftin (contemporary), American record producer Nick Loftin (born 1998), American baseball player Nikki Loftin (born 1972), American fiction author Peter Loftin (1958–2019), American telecom entrepreneur R.
What are the origins of the name Cassandra Loftin?
The name Cassandra Loftin combines two different traditions: the first name Cassandra has Greek roots, while the surname Loftin originates from English.
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