13,729births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1978Peak · Scotland
#367Scotland 2025
Sandy is a boy name family recorded 13,729 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#367 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1978, at 31.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sandy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | English | 10,458 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1883 | ▲ 50 % |
| Sandy | English | 2,240 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1977 | – |
| Sandy | English | 482 | 🏴 Scotland | #367 | 1978 | ▶ 2 % |
| Sandy | English | 395 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1967 | – |
| Sandy | English | 97 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1972 | – |
| Sandy | English | 45 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1895 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Sandy
How popular is the name Sandy?
In 2025 it ranked #367 in Scotland. Official registers record 13,729 births across 7 countries.
When was Sandy most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1978, at 31.4 births per 100,000.
Is Sandy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sandy is a boy name.