Total births
7,356
Girls' name · since 1944
Candi
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 7,356 babies named Candi, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7,356
- total births
- 1944–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
7,356 girls have been named Candi since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Candi has been recorded 7,356 times among girls since 1944, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2022.
- 7,356 total births
- 1944–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7,356 girls have been named Candi since 1944, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 7,356
- total births
- 1944–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Candi was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
360 babies were named Candi in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Candi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Candi's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 360, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Candi at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Candi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2022
- Peak year (1980)
- 360
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Candi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Candi's strongest decade.
2,206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Candi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 193
1940s
193 births
- 1950s 736
1950s
736 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,562 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,094 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,206 births
- 1990s 380
1990s
380 births
- 2000s 142
2000s
142 births
- 2010s 31
2010s
31 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,206 births (30% of all-time use).
How Candi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Candi's total volume
Candi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Candi by state
Where Candi concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 727 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 454 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 329 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 265 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 251 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 230 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 226 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Florida | | 198 | 2.7% |
California share of Candi's total US births 9.9%
Even split
727 of 7,356 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Candi appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Candi? ▼
Candi has been given to 7,356 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 360 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Candi most popular? ▼
Candi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,206 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Candi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Candi are California (727 births), Texas (454 births), Ohio (329 births).
How long has the name Candi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Candi since 1944 -- 79 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Candi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Candace, Candice, Candy, Candis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Candi's data
- Candi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,206 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Candis (727 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Candi
Nearby Names Like Candi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Candi
Candace Girl
#3641 84,938 births
Candice Girl
#4792 67,984 births
Candy Girl
#3762 28,525 births
Candis Girl
5,164 births
Candida Girl
3,580 births
Compare Candi side by side: Candi vs Candace Candi vs Candice Candi vs Candy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Candi: Baby Name Since 1944 - 7,356 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/candi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Candi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.