How Many People Are Named Candy?

28,595

people in the United States are named Candy

1 in 11,715 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1523

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0085%

Of US population

Peak Year

1970

1,044 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAN-dee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of CANDACE. It is also influenced by the English word candy.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 54.0 years old

Young (<30) 2,559
8.9%
Adult (30–60) 15,084
52.8%
Senior (>60) 10,952
38.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1896 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,917
Texas 2,088
Ohio 1,902
Illinois 1,469
New York 1,290
Michigan 1,142
Pennsylvania 1,131
Indiana 1,040
Florida 834
North Carolina 813

💡 Fun Facts About "Candy"

  • 40 babies were named Candy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1970
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1896
  • Most popular in California

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