FIRST NAME
Candy
Candy is the 792nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 24,158 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 147 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #792 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
54,716
living · #575
2020 CENSUS
24,158
living · #792
BABIES NAMED CANDY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1896–2025
202530
As a female name, Candy peaked in 1970, when 1,044 babies were named Candy (the #281 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #19,554 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
147
living · #19,554
BABIES NAMED CANDY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1934–1994
19945
As a male name, Candy peaked in 1974, when 11 babies were named Candy (the #3158 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)