Candice
Candice is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Queen mother; pure or glowing.
Origin and history
Candice is a female given name of Latin and ancient African origin, derived from the title held by queens of the Kingdom of Kush. It gained broad popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly encouraged by pop culture and classic Hollywood figures. Although its usage has declined since its peak, it remains a recognized classic name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
67,984 babies in the United States have been named Candice since 1880. It ranks #487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,405 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,054 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,505 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,484 |
| 1980-1990 | 29,847 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,868 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,482 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,132 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Famous people named Candice
- Candice Bergen: Actress, Model
- Candice Swanepoel: Model
- Candice Parker: Athlete, Sports Broadcaster
Nicknames
Candy, Candi
Fun facts
- Candice derives from Kandake, a hereditary royal title for queens and queen mothers in the ancient Nubian Kingdom of Kush.
- The success of the 1941 film The Philadelphia Story, featuring the character Dinah Lord played by actress Virginia Weidler (named Candice 'Dinah'), helped popularize the modern spelling.