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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |