How Many People Are Named Kandi?
Complete statistics for the name Kandi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kandi is a very rare female name, with only 5,151 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 64,060 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981, but it's now declining, giving it a classic yet modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 5,547 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kandi Through the Generations
Kandi has been a name through the generations, with its peak in 1981 when 202 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Kandi are aged 30-60, with 69% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, only 5% of those named Kandi are under 30, indicating a strong generational preference for the name in the past.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kandi's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kandi
How Many People Have the Name Kandi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Kandi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kandi a Common or Rare Name?
Kandi 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 Kandi Mean?
Kandi means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kandi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kandi Most Popular?
The name Kandi reached peak popularity in 1981, with 202 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 Kandi?
Approximately 300 people named Kandi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,104,831 Americans.
Is Kandi a rare name?
Kandi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kandi mean?
Kandi means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kandi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kandi are male and 100% are female.
When was Kandi most popular?
Kandi peaked in 1981 with 202 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.