How popular is the name Candy in 2025?

Candy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Candy most popular?

Candy peaked in 1968, reaching #2735 among US boy names.

Candy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Candy entered the US charts in 1934, peaked at #2735 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2735

peak (1968)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Candy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Candy alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Candy in 2025?: Candy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Candy most popular?: Candy peaked in 1968, reaching #2735 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Candy with classmates?: Candy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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