Candy
A pet form of the female given name Candace or Candice.
Every Candy since 1896 — 28,625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Candy
Candy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,576 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 28,625 American babies have been named Candy. Its peak came in 1970, when 1,044 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Candy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Candy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,576 | — | — |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,771 | — | — |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,778 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,396 | — | — |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,179 | — | — |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,939 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,463 | — | — |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,256 | — | — |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,444 | — | — |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,294 | — | — |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,186 | — | — |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,974 | — | — |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,708 | — | — |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,318 | — | — |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,328 | — | — |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2009 | 153 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 2008 | 108 | #1,951 | — | — |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 2006 | 120 | #1,736 | — | — |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,857 | — | — |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,798 | — | — |
| 2003 | 99 | #1,861 | — | — |
| 2002 | 101 | #1,783 | — | — |
| 2001 | 112 | #1,629 | — | — |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 1995 | 96 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 1990 | 199 | #948 | 5 | #8,292 |
| 1985 | 241 | #715 | — | — |
| 1980 | 438 | #481 | 7 | #5,001 |
| 1975 | 646 | #342 | 7 | #4,376 |
| 1970 | 1,044 | #281 | — | — |
| 1965 | 709 | #341 | — | — |
| 1960 | 827 | #327 | — | — |
| 1955 | 495 | #396 | — | — |
| 1950 | 272 | #489 | — | — |
| 1945 | 198 | #515 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,601 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,706 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,087 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Candy
- Candy Darling Actor · 1944–1974
- Candy Dulfer Musician · b. 1969
- Candy Clark Actor · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candy mean?
A pet form of the female given name Candace or Candice.
How popular is the name Candy in 2025?
Candy ranked #4,576 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Candy?
28,625 babies have been named Candy in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Candy most popular?
Candy peaked in 1970, when 1,044 newborns received the name.
Is Candy a boy or girl name?
Candy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Candy rising or falling?
Candy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Candy?
Well-known people named Candy include Candy Darling (actor), Candy Dulfer (musician), Candy Clark (actor).