Total births
24
Girls' name · since 1987
Kandyse
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Kandyse, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1987–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
24 girls have been named Kandyse since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kandyse has been recorded 24 times among girls since 1987, 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 1987 to 1993.
- 24 total births
- 1987–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Kandyse since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 24
- total births
- 1987–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Kandyse was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
8 babies were named Kandyse in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Kandyse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kandyse's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kandyse at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Kandyse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1993
- Peak year (1988)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Kandyse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kandyse's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Kandyse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 14 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kandyse? ▼
24 babies have been named Kandyse since 1987. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1988 with 8 births.
When was Kandyse most popular? ▼
Kandyse was most popular in the 1980s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Kandyse been used? ▼
Kandyse has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 7 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Kandyse? ▼
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 Kandyse's data
- Kandyse's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- 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 Kandyse
Nearby Names Like Kandyse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kandyse
Kandice Girl
6,823 births
Kandace Girl
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Kandi Girl
5,547 births
Kandy Girl
#13675 5,306 births
Kandis Girl
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Compare Kandyse side by side: Kandyse vs Kandice Kandyse vs Kandace Kandyse 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, 1987–1993 (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. "Kandyse: Baby Name Since 1987 - 24 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kandyse. 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 Kandyse 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.