girl's name
Candas
KAN-dus (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 168
Candas is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Candas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 7 |
How Popular Is Candas?
In 1991, Candas was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Candas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Candas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Candas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Candas
- English KAN-dus
Sibling Names for Candas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Candas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Candas
How popular is the name Candas?
In 1991, Candas was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Candas a girl's or a boy's name?
Candas is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Candas?
Candas has 2 syllables.
When was Candas most popular?
Candas peaked in 1985, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.