Kandi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-dee / /ˈkæn.di/English; American
Meaning
Diminutive of Candy; sweet
Historical & Cultural Background
Kandi is often considered a modern, playful name derived from the word 'candy.' It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name reflects a trend towards using sweet and whimsical names for girls. Its usage has been influenced by pop culture and media.
Trend Summary
Kandi has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Candy
- Kandyce
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kandi was first seen in the United States in 1945. Kandi has ranked as high as #918 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Kandi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kandi (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 76 |
| 1957 | 96 |
| 1958 | 108 |
| 1959 | 93 |
| 1960 | 115 |
| 1961 | 131 |
| 1962 | 128 |
| 1963 | 155 |
| 1964 | 150 |
| 1965 | 151 |
| 1966 | 140 |
| 1967 | 135 |
| 1968 | 144 |
| 1969 | 157 |
| 1970 | 198 |
| 1971 | 191 |
| 1972 | 169 |
| 1973 | 152 |
| 1974 | 152 |
| 1975 | 163 |
| 1976 | 149 |
| 1977 | 151 |
| 1978 | 131 |
| 1979 | 152 |
| 1980 | 174 |
| 1981 | 202 |
| 1982 | 160 |
| 1983 | 161 |
| 1984 | 136 |
| 1985 | 129 |
| 1986 | 119 |
| 1987 | 125 |
| 1988 | 84 |
| 1989 | 95 |
| 1990 | 72 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |