Total births
1,340
Girls' name · since 1947
Kandra
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 1,340 babies named Kandra, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,340
- total births
- 1947–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1,340 girls have been named Kandra since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kandra has been recorded 1,340 times among girls since 1947, 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 1947 to 2013.
- 1,340 total births
- 1947–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,340 girls have been named Kandra since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,340
- total births
- 1947–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kandra was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kandra in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Kandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kandra's full recorded timeline at 1981, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1947, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 60 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kandra at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Kandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2013
- Peak year (1988)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Kandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kandra's strongest decade.
415 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 84
1950s
84 births
- 1960s 164
1960s
164 births
- 1970s
1970s
259 births
- 1980s
1980s
415 births
- 1990s
1990s
261 births
- 2000s 118
2000s
118 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 415 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kandra 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 Kandra's total volume
Kandra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kandra by state
Where Kandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 3.4% |
| #2 | California | | 28 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Kandra's total US births 3.4%
Even split
45 of 1,340 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kandra? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 1,340 babies named Kandra. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 60 births.
When was Kandra most popular? ▼
Kandra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 415 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Kandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kandra are Texas (45 births), California (28 births), Georgia (7 births).
How long has the name Kandra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kandra since 1947 -- 67 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Kandra? ▼
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 Kandra's data
- Kandra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (415 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kandras (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kandra
Nearby Names Like Kandra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kandra
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Kandace Girl
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Kandi Girl
5,547 births
Kandy Girl
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Kandis Girl
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Compare Kandra side by side: Kandra vs Kandice Kandra vs Kandace Kandra vs Kandi
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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, 1947–2013 (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. "Kandra: Baby Name Since 1947 - 1,340 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kandra. 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 Kandra 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.