How Many People Are Named Candis?
Complete statistics for the name Candis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Candis is a rare name, very uncommon with only 4,481 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 73,651 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 233 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 5,164 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Candis Through the Generations
Candis has seen its highest usage in the mid-1980s, reflecting a generation where the name was somewhat trendy but not overly popular. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a significant portion of those named Candis being in their 50s. Interestingly, the name's distribution across different age groups is fairly even, with around 5% under 30, 60% aged 30-60, and 35% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this unique moniker.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Candis's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Candis
How Many People Have the Name Candis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 116 people in the United States currently share the name Candis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,857,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Candis a Common or Rare Name?
Candis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Candis Mean?
Candis means "creative variant of Candice" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Candis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Candis Most Popular?
The name Candis reached peak popularity in 1985, with 233 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Candis?
Approximately 116 people named Candis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 116. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,857,321 Americans.
Is Candis a rare name?
Candis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,857,321 Americans has this name.
What does the name Candis mean?
Candis means "creative variant of Candice" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Candis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Candis are male and 100% are female.
When was Candis most popular?
Candis peaked in 1985 with 233 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.