Candle
girl nameCandle entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #6892 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#6892
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8065 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Candle are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Candle alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Candle in 2025?
- Candle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Candle most popular?
- Candle peaked in 1977, reaching #6892 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Candle with classmates?
- Candle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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