Girl · #11,509 in 2026

Candid

Name: Popularity of the name Candid in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Candid, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,509

Peak Rank

#4,945 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1991

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#4945

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Candid

Candid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 14 Candids were born — ranking #4,945 that year. As of 2026, Candid ranks #11,509 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Candids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Candid

Phonetically similar names — useful when Candid is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Candide
Candied
Canted
Counted
Canda
Canad
Kanda
Candled
Candite
Cantate
Handed
Candida

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Candid

What does the name Candid mean?

Candid is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Candid in 2026?

In 2026, Candid ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Candid most popular?

Candid reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #4,945 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Candid a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Candid is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Candid?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Candid include Veronia, Chrisandra, Meredeth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Candid

Candid is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Candid's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #4,945. Use the chart and map above to compare Candid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.