How Many People Are Named Kandra?
Complete statistics for the name Kandra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kandra, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,272 people in the US, making up 1 in 259,496 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 60 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership, often associated with those who can manifest their dreams into reality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 1,340 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kandra Through the Generations
Kandra has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1988 when 60 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, with 71% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's distribution shows a relatively even spread across different age groups, with 15% under 30 and 14% over 60, indicating a balanced demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kandra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kandra
How Many People Have the Name Kandra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Kandra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kandra a Common or Rare Name?
Kandra 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 Kandra Mean?
Kandra means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kandra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kandra Most Popular?
The name Kandra reached peak popularity in 1988, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kandra?
Approximately 238 people named Kandra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 238. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,392,644 Americans.
Is Kandra a rare name?
Kandra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kandra mean?
Kandra means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kandra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kandra are male and 100% are female.
When was Kandra most popular?
Kandra peaked in 1988 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.