Kandis
girl nameKandis entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #1109 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#1109
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2141 |
| 1950s | #1981 |
| 1960s | #2444 |
| 1970s | #2707 |
| 1980s | #1341 |
| 1990s | #2930 |
| 2000s | #5886 |
| 2010s | #10980 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Kandis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kandis alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kandis in 2025?
- Kandis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kandis most popular?
- Kandis peaked in 1987, reaching #1109 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kandis with classmates?
- Kandis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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