Kandi
girl nameKandi entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #744 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#744
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2694 |
| 1950s | #1662 |
| 1960s | #877 |
| 1970s | #865 |
| 1980s | #1113 |
| 1990s | #4159 |
| 2000s | #8415 |
| 2010s | #12707 |
Living bearers
About 5,200 people named Kandi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kandi 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 Kandi in 2025?
- Kandi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kandi most popular?
- Kandi peaked in 1970, reaching #744 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kandi with classmates?
- Kandi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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