Candy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sweet and playful
Meaning of the Name Candy
The name Candy is derived from the English word for a sweet treat made from sugar. It is often associated with sweetness and playfulness. Candy can also be a diminutive form of the name Candace, which means 'pure' or 'white' in Latin. The name Candy has a whimsical and fun quality to it, making it a popular choice for girls.
Popularity of the Name Candy
The popularity for the name Candy peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 1,044 births, which ranked number 505 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Candy had the most female births in 1970 with 1,044, which ranked number 281 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 11, which ranked number 3,119 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Candy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 81 births to 32 births, a decline of -60.49%. Among females, Candy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 81 births to 32 births, a decline of -60.49%.
Nationwide Popularity of Candy
- 20 Year Trend of Candy: -68.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Candy: -60.49%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Candy: -60.49%
Popularity of Candy by State
Among females, Candy was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Candy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Candy
- Total Births of Candy: 29 (-8.87%)
- Female Births of Candy: 29 (-8.87%)
Given the downward trend of Candy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. For Females, births for Candy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 29 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.87%.