Kandie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-dee / /ˈkæn.di/English; diminutive of Candy
Meaning
Sweet; a diminutive form of Candace
Historical & Cultural Background
Kandie is often considered a modern variation of the name Candy, which itself is derived from the word for sweet confections. The name Candace has historical roots in ancient Ethiopia, where it was used as a title for queens. Kandie has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a playful and cheerful personality.
Trend Summary
Kandie has seen a rise in usage as a trendy name in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Candy
- Kandi
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kandie was first seen in the United States in 1945. Kandie has ranked as high as #1083 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Indiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kandie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kandie (1993)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1945 | 6 |
1946 | 10 |
1947 | 9 |
1948 | 9 |
1949 | 5 |
1951 | 14 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 11 |
1955 | 14 |
1956 | 24 |
1957 | 24 |
1958 | 24 |
1959 | 38 |
1960 | 30 |
1961 | 30 |
1962 | 24 |
1963 | 20 |
1964 | 26 |
1965 | 33 |
1966 | 28 |
1967 | 23 |
1968 | 24 |
1969 | 27 |
1970 | 40 |
1971 | 28 |
1972 | 19 |
1973 | 31 |
1974 | 22 |
1975 | 22 |
1976 | 26 |
1977 | 35 |
1978 | 28 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 24 |
1981 | 20 |
1982 | 26 |
1983 | 23 |
1984 | 22 |
1985 | 17 |
1986 | 27 |
1987 | 19 |
1988 | 16 |
1989 | 17 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 11 |
1992 | 10 |
1993 | 11 |
1994 | 11 |
1995 | 7 |
1996 | 6 |
1997 | 6 |
1998 | 8 |
2001 | 7 |
2005 | 9 |
2008 | 6 |
2009 | 9 |
2011 | 8 |
2012 | 5 |