Total births
5,164
Girls' name · since 1889
Candis
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 5,164 babies named Candis, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,164
- total births
- 1889–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Candis sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 5,164 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Candis recorded 5,164 times among girls since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2019.
- 5,164 total births
- 1889–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,164 girls have been named Candis since 1889, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 5,164
- total births
- 1889–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Candis was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
233 babies were named Candis in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Candis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Candis splits its recorded history at 1961: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1890 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 233 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Candis at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Candis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2019
- Peak year (1985)
- 233
- Annual births at peak, across 131 years of records
Candis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Candis's strongest decade.
1,933 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Candis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 30
1890s
30 births
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s 83
1910s
83 births
- 1920s 45
1920s
45 births
- 1930s 44
1930s
44 births
- 1940s 402
1940s
402 births
- 1950s
1950s
876 births
- 1960s 477
1960s
477 births
- 1970s 528
1970s
528 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,933 births
- 1990s 550
1990s
550 births
- 2000s 127
2000s
127 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,933 births (37% of all-time use).
How Candis 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 Candis's total volume
Candis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Candis by state
Where Candis concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 467 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 257 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 186 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 165 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 132 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 126 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 118 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 106 | 2.1% |
California share of Candis's total US births 9.0%
Even split
467 of 5,164 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Candis appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Candis? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 5,164 babies named Candis. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 233 births.
When was Candis most popular? ▼
Candis was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,933 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Candis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Candis are California (467 births), Texas (257 births), Illinois (186 births).
How long has the name Candis been used? ▼
Candis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1889, spanning 131 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Candis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Candace, Candice, Candy, Candi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Candis's data
- Candis's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,933 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Candiss (467 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 Candis
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Candis
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Compare Candis side by side: Candis vs Candace Candis vs Candice Candis vs Candy
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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, 1889–2019 (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. "Candis: Baby Name Since 1889 - 5,164 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/candis. 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 Candis 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.