Total births
1,428
Girls' name · since 1946
Kandyce
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 1,428 babies named Kandyce, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,428
- total births
- 1946–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Kandyce is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,428 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kandyce has been recorded 1,428 times among girls since 1946, 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 1946 to 2019.
- 1,428 total births
- 1946–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,428 girls have been named Kandyce since 1946, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,428
- total births
- 1946–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Kandyce was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kandyce in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kandyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kandyce splits its recorded history at 1984: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kandyce at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Kandyce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2019
- Peak year (1991)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Kandyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kandyce's strongest decade.
400 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Kandyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 33
1940s
33 births
- 1950s 100
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1970s 98
1970s
98 births
- 1980s
1980s
400 births
- 1990s
1990s
347 births
- 2000s
2000s
271 births
- 2010s 131
2010s
131 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 400 births (28% of all-time use).
How Kandyce 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 Kandyce's total volume
Kandyce vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kandyce by state
Where Kandyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 110 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 105 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kandyce's total US births 7.7%
Even split
110 of 1,428 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kandyce? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 1,428 babies named Kandyce. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 60 births.
When was Kandyce most popular? ▼
Kandyce was most popular in the 1980s decade with 400 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kandyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kandyce are California (110 births), Texas (105 births), Florida (8 births).
How long has the name Kandyce been used? ▼
Kandyce has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 74 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kandyce? ▼
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 Kandyce's data
- Kandyce's decade-level peak was the 1980s (400 total births); usage has since declined to 131 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kandyces (110 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 Kandyce
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kandyce
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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, 1946–2019 (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. "Kandyce: Baby Name Since 1946 - 1,428 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kandyce. 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 Kandyce 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.