Candy
Female name · ↓ Falling
9,952
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1943
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Candy
Candy is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 9,952 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 756 births |
| 1950s | 2,275 births |
| 1960s | 2,964 births |
| 1970s | 2,713 births |
| 1980s | 1,168 births |
| 1990s | 76 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Candy?
Candy has been given to 9,952 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 406 births that year.
Is Candy a boy or girl name?
Candy is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Candy most popular?
Candy was most popular in 1970, when 406 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Candy?
Candy first appeared in US records in 1943.