Candi comes from the English / Latin tradition, meaning Sugar; clarity; queen mother.
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How popular is Candi?
1980peak year
At its height in 1980, Candi reached #527 nationally — 360 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1980s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Candi is a rare name in U.S. records with about 6 babies named Candi each year. In all, around 7,356 babies have been registered as Candi since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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