Candy
Pronunciation: [ k-AND-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Candy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 90 babies have been named Candy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Candy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,849 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,849
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Candy
Candy is a boy name .
Is Candy a boy or girl name? Candy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,849 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,752. Candy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Candy is currently ranked #30,849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Candy include Can, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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