Candi
Candi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure, clear, or derived from the ancient royal title Candace.
Origin and history
Candi is a modern English name that originated as a diminutive of Candice or Candace, which traces back to an ancient Cushite royal title meaning queen mother or pure. Popularity for Candi peaked in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and has since become quite rare. Today, it is primarily viewed as a casual, vintage-style diminutive or standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
7,356 babies in the United States have been named Candi since 1880. It ranks #1963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 736 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,562 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,094 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,206 |
| 1990-2000 | 380 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Candi
- Candi Staton: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Can
Fun facts
- The root name Candace originates from 'Kandake', an ancient Meroitic royal title for the queen mothers of Ethiopia.
- Candi experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the 1960s and 1970s alongside similar sweet-sounding given names.