Candace Girl

Popularity: #898 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAN-diss //ˈkæn.dɪs//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: glowing; Greek: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Candace has its roots in the ancient Greek word "kandake," which was used to refer to the title of the queen or royal woman in the Kingdom of Kush, located in what is now Sudan. This term was adapted from the Meroitic language, which was spoken in the region, and it signifies a position of authority and nobility.

The name entered the English language through the Greek translation of the Bible, particularly in the New Testament, where it appears in the Book of Acts, specifically in the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, who served under a queen named Candace. This biblical reference, dating back to the 1st century CE, helped to solidify the name's association with royalty and dignity in early Christian contexts.

Historically, the Kingdom of Kush was known for its powerful queens, and the title "Candace" became emblematic of female leadership in ancient African societies. The use of the name in biblical texts contributed to its spread in Christian communities, particularly during the early centuries of the Common Era.

As Christianity expanded, so did the use of the name, which was sometimes adopted by early saints and figures in Christian hagiography, further embedding it in the cultural and religious landscape of Europe. Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, the name Candace maintained its association with nobility and virtue, often appearing in literature and art that celebrated strong female figures.

The name's enduring legacy is reflected in its symbolic resonance with qualities such as strength, leadership, and grace. While diminutive forms like Candy or Candi have emerged in more recent times, the historical significance of Candace as a name rooted in royal heritage and biblical narrative remains a key aspect of its identity.

Famous people named Candace

In this section, you will find notable people named Candace. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Candace who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Candace who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Candace Parker is a professional basketball player best known for her time with the Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky.

Candace Owens is a political commentator and author best known for her work with Turning Point USA and her book Blackout.

Fictional characters named Candace

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Candace Flynn is a fictional character from the animated television series Phineas and Ferb. She is the older sister of Phineas and Ferb, often trying to bust them for their outlandish summer projects.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Candace, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CassandraCarolineCatherineClaraCeciliaCharlotte

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Candace. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmandaMirandaVanessaSamanthaJessicaAngelaIsabellaJuliana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Candace was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Candace has ranked as high as #212 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Candace has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Candace is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Candace was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Candace.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 50 0 50
2024 42 0 42
2023 54 0 54
2022 66 0 66
2021 64 0 64
2020 69 0 69
2019 60 0 60
2018 64 0 64
2017 77 0 77
2016 101 0 101
2015 92 0 92
2014 121 0 121
2013 99 0 99
2012 101 0 101
2011 141 0 141
2010 133 0 133
2009 198 0 198
2008 217 0 217
2007 254 0 254
2006 249 0 249
2005 269 0 269
2004 307 0 307
2003 341 0 341
2002 330 0 330
2001 339 0 339
2000 421 0 421
1999 465 0 465
1998 535 0 535
1997 625 0 625
1996 760 0 760
1995 967 0 967
1994 1,100 0 1,100
1993 1,309 0 1,309
1992 1,661 0 1,661
1991 1,941 5 1,936
1990 2,169 7 2,162
1989 2,283 13 2,270
1988 2,427 6 2,421
1987 2,337 8 2,329
1986 2,469 10 2,459
1985 2,716 9 2,707
1984 2,684 16 2,668
1983 2,708 10 2,698
1982 2,859 11 2,848
1981 2,587 6 2,581
1980 2,198 11 2,187
1979 1,600 6 1,594
1978 1,326 0 1,326
1977 1,145 5 1,140
1976 1,211 0 1,211
1975 1,129 6 1,123
1974 1,155 0 1,155
1973 1,132 0 1,132
1972 1,254 0 1,254
1971 1,308 0 1,308
1970 1,427 0 1,427
1969 1,307 9 1,298
1968 1,179 0 1,179
1967 1,118 0 1,118
1966 1,220 0 1,220
1965 969 0 969
1964 837 0 837
1963 863 0 863
1962 808 5 803
1961 742 0 742
1960 843 0 843
1959 907 0 907
1958 846 0 846
1957 1,162 6 1,156
1956 1,404 0 1,404
1955 1,413 0 1,413
1954 1,555 0 1,555
1953 1,753 0 1,753
1952 1,835 0 1,835
1951 1,739 5 1,734
1950 1,648 0 1,648
1949 1,594 5 1,589
1948 1,446 0 1,446
1947 1,317 0 1,317
1946 1,001 0 1,001
1945 632 0 632
1944 307 0 307
1943 233 0 233
1942 129 0 129
1941 30 0 30
1940 31 0 31
1939 26 0 26
1938 20 0 20
1937 19 0 19
1936 14 0 14
1935 11 0 11
1934 6 0 6
1933 19 0 19
1932 14 0 14
1931 10 0 10
1930 7 0 7
1929 17 0 17
1928 8 0 8
1927 16 0 16
1926 11 0 11
1925 14 0 14
1924 11 0 11
1923 16 0 16
1922 15 0 15
1921 9 0 9
1920 18 0 18
1919 17 0 17
1918 14 0 14
1917 17 0 17
1916 19 0 19
1915 5 0 5
1914 5 0 5
1913 12 0 12
1912 12 0 12
1911 5 0 5
1910 6 0 6
1909 7 0 7
1903 6 0 6
1901 5 0 5
1900 9 0 9
1899 5 0 5
1897 6 0 6
1895 6 0 6
1894 13 0 13
1890 6 0 6
1888 6 0 6
1887 6 0 6
1884 7 0 7
1882 8 0 8

Top States for Candace (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
55%
FL 5
45%