Kandy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-dee / /ˈkæn.di/English; American
Meaning
Sweet; candy-like
Historical & Cultural Background
Kandy is often considered a modern name derived from the word 'candy,' which evokes sweetness and playfulness. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The name is sometimes used as a diminutive or variation of names like Candace or Candice.
Trend Summary
Kandy has seen limited use and remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Candy
- Kandee
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kandy was first seen in the United States in 1944. Kandy has ranked as high as #923 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kandy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kandy (2013)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1944 | 13 |
1945 | 28 |
1946 | 54 |
1947 | 76 |
1948 | 52 |
1949 | 52 |
1950 | 61 |
1951 | 53 |
1952 | 64 |
1953 | 80 |
1954 | 90 |
1955 | 128 |
1956 | 163 |
1957 | 181 |
1958 | 158 |
1959 | 192 |
1960 | 188 |
1961 | 190 |
1962 | 173 |
1963 | 166 |
1964 | 166 |
1965 | 193 |
1966 | 154 |
1967 | 137 |
1968 | 148 |
1969 | 159 |
1970 | 164 |
1971 | 143 |
1972 | 146 |
1973 | 127 |
1974 | 124 |
1975 | 109 |
1976 | 119 |
1977 | 96 |
1978 | 91 |
1979 | 80 |
1980 | 79 |
1981 | 61 |
1982 | 69 |
1983 | 54 |
1984 | 49 |
1985 | 34 |
1986 | 43 |
1987 | 44 |
1988 | 35 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 25 |
1991 | 25 |
1992 | 31 |
1993 | 17 |
1994 | 20 |
1995 | 13 |
1996 | 11 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 13 |
2000 | 23 |
2001 | 20 |
2002 | 19 |
2003 | 14 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 18 |
2006 | 18 |
2007 | 12 |
2008 | 15 |
2009 | 25 |
2010 | 18 |
2011 | 21 |
2012 | 14 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 7 |
2021 | 7 |
2023 | 5 |
2024 | 6 |