Candida
girl nameCandida entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #686 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#686
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1625 |
| 1910s | #2193 |
| 1920s | #2226 |
| 1930s | #2441 |
| 1940s | #2279 |
| 1950s | #1849 |
| 1960s | #2357 |
| 1970s | #990 |
| 1980s | #2125 |
| 1990s | #4668 |
| 2000s | #10237 |
| 2010s | #14707 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Candida are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Candida alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Candida in 2025?
- Candida is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Candida most popular?
- Candida peaked in 1971, reaching #686 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Candida with classmates?
- Candida will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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