Candus
girl nameCandus entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #3106 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#3106
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4409 |
| 1950s | #4419 |
| 1960s | #5678 |
| 1970s | #7168 |
| 1980s | #7480 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Candus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Candus alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Candus in 2025?
- Candus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Candus most popular?
- Candus peaked in 1953, reaching #3106 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Candus with classmates?
- Candus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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