girl's name
Candus
KAN-dus (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 241
Candus is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 6 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 1953, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Candus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Candus?
In 1991, Candus was given to 6 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 Candus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Candus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Candus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Candus
- English KAN-dus
Sibling Names for Candus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Candus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Candus
How popular is the name Candus?
In 1991, Candus was given to 6 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 Candus a girl's or a boy's name?
Candus is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Candus?
Candus has 2 syllables.
When was Candus most popular?
Candus peaked in 1953, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.