Name Legacy

Candy

Recorded 1896–2025 · United States

Candy was most popular in 1970, when 1,044 American babies were given the name — ranking #508 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,878, with 30 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 28,625 people named Candy.

Most popular in1970
Rank that year#508
Births that year1,044
Total since 188028,625

Candy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Candy’s peak in 1970. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org