Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1964
Kandas
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Kandas, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1964–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Kandas sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 77 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kandas has been recorded 77 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 1993.
- 77 total births
- 1964–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Kandas since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 77
- total births
- 1964–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Kandas was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
12 babies were named Kandas in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Kandas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kandas splits its recorded history at 1985: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kandas at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Kandas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1993
- Peak year (1985)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Kandas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kandas's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Kandas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 39 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kandas? ▼
77 babies have been named Kandas since 1964. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1985 with 12 births.
When was Kandas most popular? ▼
Kandas was most popular in the 1980s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Kandas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kandas since 1964 -- 30 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Kandas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kandice, Kandace, Kandi, Kandy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kandas's data
- Kandas's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 1990s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kandas
Nearby Names Like Kandas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kandas
Kandice Girl
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Kandace Girl
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Kandi Girl
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Kandy Girl
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Kandis Girl
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Compare Kandas side by side: Kandas vs Kandice Kandas vs Kandace Kandas vs Kandi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1964–1993 (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. "Kandas: Baby Name Since 1964 - 77 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kandas. 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 Kandas 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 July 2026.