Kandy
Kandy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sweet, or short form of Candace (meaning 'pure' or 'queen mother').
Origin and history
Kandy is an American modern variant of Candy, which developed as a short form of Candace or as a sweet-word name inspired by confectionary. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon given name used sparingly for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,306 babies in the United States have been named Kandy since 1880. It ranks #2373 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2077.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- OH (11.3 %)
- MI (7.5 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
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 | 275 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,170 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,674 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,199 |
| 1980-1990 | 505 |
| 1990-2000 | 196 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Famous people named Kandy
- Kandy Johnson: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Kandy emerged as a trendy 20th-century spelling variation of the word name Candy.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1970s.