Candice Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAN-dis //ˈkændɪs//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: glowing; French: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Candice is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "kandake," which referred to a title used for queens in the Kingdom of Kush, located in what is now Sudan. This term was adopted into Latin as "Candace," which was then translated into various forms in different languages.

The name made its way into English through the Latin form, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived and popularized in Europe. The earliest recorded use of the name in English can be traced back to the 16th century, although it was not widely used until later.

Historically, the name Candice is often associated with the biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where Philip the Evangelist encounters the treasurer of the Ethiopian queen Candace. This connection to a royal figure has contributed to the name's enduring appeal and significance in Christian contexts.

The name has also appeared in various literary works and has been used in different cultures, often symbolizing beauty and nobility due to its royal associations. Culturally, Candice has been embraced in various forms and languages, with diminutives such as Candy or Candi emerging in the 20th century.

The name's resonance is further enhanced by its association with qualities such as brightness and purity, derived from the root meanings related to light. Over the centuries, Candice has maintained a presence in literature and popular culture, often embodying themes of strength and grace, reflecting its historical roots in nobility and leadership.

Famous people named Candice

In this section, you will find notable people named Candice. 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 Candice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Candice Bergen is an actress and producer best known for Murphy Brown, Starting Over, and The Wind and the Reckoning.

Candice Swanepoel is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, and her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Fictional characters named Candice

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Candice is a fictional character from the animated series Pokémon. She is a skilled Pokémon Coordinator and a rival to the main character, Ash Ketchum.

Sibling suggestions

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

CassandraCarolineCatherineClaraCharlotteCecilia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Candice. 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.

CassandraCandaceCarmenCeliaCynthiaClementineCoraCamille

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Candice was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Candice has ranked as high as #157 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Candice 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 Candice 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 Candice.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 25 0 25
2024 28 0 28
2023 22 0 22
2022 25 0 25
2021 48 0 48
2020 53 0 53
2019 70 0 70
2018 73 0 73
2017 97 0 97
2016 135 0 135
2015 112 0 112
2014 131 0 131
2013 114 0 114
2012 120 0 120
2011 141 0 141
2010 139 0 139
2009 182 0 182
2008 247 0 247
2007 247 0 247
2006 250 0 250
2005 220 0 220
2004 213 0 213
2003 258 0 258
2002 242 0 242
2001 299 0 299
2000 324 0 324
1999 345 0 345
1998 407 0 407
1997 431 0 431
1996 609 0 609
1995 688 0 688
1994 937 0 937
1993 1,102 0 1,102
1992 1,487 0 1,487
1991 1,752 7 1,745
1990 2,125 8 2,117
1989 2,276 16 2,260
1988 2,235 8 2,227
1987 2,298 7 2,291
1986 2,568 8 2,560
1985 3,212 17 3,195
1984 3,407 14 3,393
1983 3,430 10 3,420
1982 3,810 19 3,791
1981 3,707 9 3,698
1980 3,023 11 3,012
1979 2,236 9 2,227
1978 1,622 7 1,615
1977 1,273 0 1,273
1976 1,209 0 1,209
1975 1,125 0 1,125
1974 936 0 936
1973 946 0 946
1972 1,002 0 1,002
1971 1,134 5 1,129
1970 1,022 0 1,022
1969 678 0 678
1968 622 0 622
1967 511 0 511
1966 331 0 331
1965 259 0 259
1964 193 0 193
1963 181 0 181
1962 222 0 222
1961 240 0 240
1960 268 0 268
1959 384 0 384
1958 412 0 412
1957 538 0 538
1956 721 0 721
1955 577 0 577
1954 595 0 595
1953 644 0 644
1952 758 0 758
1951 661 0 661
1950 764 0 764
1949 817 0 817
1948 617 0 617
1947 540 0 540
1946 273 0 273
1945 101 0 101
1944 35 0 35
1943 22 0 22
1925 6 0 6

Top States for Candice (2022)

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 5
100%