Candido
Every Candido since 1880 — 2,087 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Candido
Candido is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,900 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,087 American babies have been named Candido. Its peak came in 1996, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Candido stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Candido year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,900 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,129 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,368 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,127 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,961 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,012 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,581 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,271 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,219 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,577 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,251 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,819 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,011 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,710 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,520 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,772 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,420 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,801 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,541 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,325 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,287 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,447 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,364 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,524 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,316 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,931 |
| 1990 | 33 | #2,176 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,513 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,224 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,073 |
| 1970 | 31 | #1,524 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,812 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,490 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,911 |
| 1950 | 21 | #1,620 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,018 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,686 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,716 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,094 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,774 |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,885 |
| 1915 | 14 | #1,987 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,444 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #829 |
Famous people named Candido
- Candido Portinari Painter · 1903–1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Candido in 2025?
Candido ranked #10,900 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Candido?
2,087 babies have been named Candido in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Candido most popular?
Candido peaked in 1996, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Candido a boy or girl name?
Candido is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Candido rising or falling?
Candido has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Candido?
Well-known people named Candido include Candido Portinari (painter).