Dazzling, white, or sweet
Originally a diminutive of Candace, an ancient Ethiopian title for a queen or queen mother. In modern English contexts, it is often associated with the word for sweet confections, though its etymological roots are in the Latin word 'candidus', meaning white or shining. It peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Candy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #948 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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