Candan
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #12,287 in 2011
0 babies were named Candan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryCandan first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #12,287.
About the name Candan
Candan is a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Candan for boys only in 2011, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #12,287 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2011, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More Turkish names
- Boy name: Aslan · lion
- Boy name: Yunus · dove
- Boy name: Aydin · enlightened, bright
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
- Girl name: Reyhan · sweet basil
- Boy name: Baris · peace
- Girl name: Ece · queen
Questions about the name Candan
What is the origin of the name Candan?
Candan has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Aslan, Yunus, Aydin.
Is Candan a boy or girl name?
Both. Candan is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Candan?
Candan is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #12,287 in 2011.