Candra is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'moon' or 'to shine'. It's a unisex given name, popular among those who appreciate celestial themes and the beauty of lunar cycles.
The name Candra experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, with a significant peak occurring between 1967 and 1974. During this period, the number of annual births fluctuated but generally remained high, ranging from a low of 18 births in 1971 to a high of 54 births in 1974. However, after 1974, the popularity of the name Candra began to decline rapidly, with fewer than 60 births per year recorded between 1975 and 1993. The trend continued into the new millennium, with less than 20 births per year from 1994 onwards, except for a brief spike in 2000 with 19 births. Since then, the name Candra has become quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 2005 to 2013. In total, there were 1815 births of the name Candra recorded over this period.