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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 54.0 years old
📈 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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