Kandy
Every Kandy since 1944 — 5,311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kandy
Kandy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,033 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 5,311 American babies have been named Kandy. Its peak came in 1965, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Kandy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kandy 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 | 6 | #14,033 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,329 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,340 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,832 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,593 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,772 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,572 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,344 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,424 | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,240 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,058 | — | — |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,624 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,329 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,842 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,996 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,670 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,016 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,779 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,004 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,692 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,065 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,825 | — | — |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,060 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,768 | — | — |
| 1980 | 79 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 1975 | 109 | #1,079 | — | — |
| 1970 | 164 | #835 | 5 | #5,090 |
| 1965 | 193 | #708 | — | — |
| 1960 | 188 | #744 | — | — |
| 1955 | 128 | #860 | — | — |
| 1950 | 61 | #1,188 | — | — |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,558 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kandy in 2025?
Kandy ranked #14,033 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kandy?
5,311 babies have been named Kandy in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kandy most popular?
Kandy peaked in 1965, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Kandy a boy or girl name?
Kandy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kandy rising or falling?
Kandy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.