Candra
Every Candra since 1946 — 1,815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Candra
Candra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1946, 1,815 American babies have been named Candra. Its peak came in 1984, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Candra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Candra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,447 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,200 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,737 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,972 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,767 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,816 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,820 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,090 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,466 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,650 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,117 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,026 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,746 |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,993 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,260 |
| 1985 | 66 | #1,729 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,074 |
| 1975 | 49 | #1,855 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,120 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,877 |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,943 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,808 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Candra
- Candra Wijaya Badminton player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Candra in 2025?
Candra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Candra?
1,815 babies have been named Candra in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Candra most popular?
Candra peaked in 1984, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Candra a boy or girl name?
Candra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Candra rising or falling?
Candra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Candra?
Well-known people named Candra include Candra Wijaya (badminton player).