How Many People Are Named Kandy?
Complete statistics for the name Kandy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kandy is a very rare female name, with only 4,741 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 69,606 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1965 when 193 babies were given this name, and now it's seen as a declining classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 5,305 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kandy Through the Generations
Kandy has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. Born in the mid-20th century, it reached its peak in 1965 with 193 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, the majority of those named Kandy are over 60, with 48% falling into this age group, indicating a strong connection to an earlier era. Among the younger crowd, there are 335 individuals under 30, while 2,449 are aged between 30 and 60, showing a significant shift in the demographic makeup of people carrying this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kandy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kandy
How Many People Have the Name Kandy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,741 people in the United States currently share the name Kandy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kandy a Common or Rare Name?
Kandy 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 Kandy Mean?
Kandy means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kandy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kandy Most Popular?
The name Kandy reached peak popularity in 1965, with 193 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 Kandy?
Approximately 4,741 people named Kandy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,305. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,606 Americans.
Is Kandy a rare name?
Kandy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,606 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kandy mean?
Kandy means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kandy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kandy are male and 100% are female.
When was Kandy most popular?
Kandy peaked in 1965 with 193 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.