How Many People Are Named Candis?

Complete statistics for the name Candis in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Candis
Very Rare
5,164
Estimated People
1 in 63,904
1 in X Americans
1985
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,164 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 54

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 49
Arkansas 18
Arizona 6
California 467
Florida 132
Georgia 118
Iowa 11
Illinois 186
Indiana 71
Kentucky 15
Louisiana 71
Maryland 48
Michigan 126
Minnesota 15
Missouri 36
Mississippi 62
North Carolina 101
New Jersey 5
New York 60
Ohio 165
Oklahoma 17
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 106
South Carolina 17
Tennessee 83
Texas 257
Utah 7
Virginia 31
Washington 49
Wisconsin 15
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Candis

How Many People Have the Name Candis in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,164 people in the United States currently share the name Candis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,904 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Candis a Common or Rare Name?

Candis is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Candis Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Candis are covered in full on the Candis name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Candis Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Candis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Candis is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Candis Most Popular?

The name Candis reached peak popularity in 1985, with 233 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Candis Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Candis across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Candis?

Approximately 5,164 people in the United States share the name Candis, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Candis a rare name?

Candis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,904 Americans has this name.

What does the name Candis mean?

The meaning and origin of Candis is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Candis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Candis are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Candis most popular?

The name Candis reached its peak in 1985, with 233 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,164
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 63,904
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1985
Male %0%
Female %100%

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