Candy
Meaning: Manly, brave; courageous
Origin: English (diminutive)
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #5310
Total births: 84
History: Candy evokes the spirit of the United Kingdom at its finest. One imagines a Candy striding confidently through the corridors of the NHS, making the nation proud. It is a name that captures something essential about the British spirit — resilient, warm, and endlessly adaptable.
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Every number here comes directly from the United Kingdom’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #4645 |
| Babies named Candy in 2022 | 4 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 84 |
| Peak year | 1998 (14 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1319 |
| Years in records | 1996–2022 (15 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Candy
What does the name Candy mean?
Candy means “Manly, brave; courageous” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Candy?
Candy has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Manly, brave; courageous”.
How popular is Candy in the United Kingdom?
Candy ranked #4645 in the United Kingdom in 2022 — given to 4 babies that year.
When was Candy most popular?
Candy peaked in 1998 with 14 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Candy a boy or girl name?
Candy is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Candys in registered births are female.
How long has Candy been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Candy appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 15 years — from 1996 through 2022.