Candance
Candance is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or royal woman.
Origin and history
Candance is a rare variant spelling of Candace, an ancient Meroitic title for royal women mentioned in the New Testament. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,294 babies in the United States have been named Candance since 1880. It ranks #3677 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.2 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- MS (7.8 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 245 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 539 |
| 1980-1990 | 729 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Candy, Candi
Fun facts
- The root name originates from 'Kandake', the title held by female rulers and queen mothers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
- The spelling Candance blends elements of the classic name Candace with the rhythmic sound of Cadence.