Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Candis since 1889
Babies named Candis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 402 |
| 1950s | 876 |
| 1960s | 477 |
| 1970s | 528 |
| 1980s | 1,933 |
| 1990s | 550 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Candis first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, but its most notable era was the 1980s, when it reached a peak rank of 1985. Since then, its usage has steadily fallen, reflecting a broader shift away from 1980s-style names. Unlike more common variants like Candace or Candice, Candis has never been a top-ranking name, and its 1-in-N rate for recent years is negligible. The name was most popular during the peak year 1985, after which its trajectory began a long decline. Candis never appeared as a top state name, reinforcing its niche status. As a creative respelling, it shares phonetic roots with Candy and Candace, but stands apart as a less common choice.
Candis is likely a modern English respelling of Candice or Candace, ultimately deriving from the Latin name Candida, meaning 'white' or 'pure'. Candace was a hereditary title for queens of Ethiopia in ancient texts, but Candis as a given name emerged in the late 19th century, probably as a creative spelling. It saw peak usage in the 1980s.
Where Candis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Candy, Andi, Candi
Sibling names for Candis
Names that share Candis's style, for a brother or sister.
