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Candy

Candy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændi/

Meaning and origin of Candy

  • A pet form of the female given name Candace or Candice.

How popular is Candy?

30U.S. babies in 2025
#278peak rank (1969)
28,625babies since 1880

Since 1880, 28,525 girls and 100 boys in the U.S. have been named Candy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #278 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #2754 in 1968. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,044 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Candy FAQ

What does the name Candy mean?

A pet form of the female given name Candace or Candice.

How popular is the name Candy?

Since 1880, 28,525 girls and 100 boys in the U.S. have been named Candy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #278 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #2754 in 1968. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Candy a boy or girl name?

Candy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,525 girls and 100 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.