Candida
Candida is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, pure, or shining white.
Origin and history
Candida is derived from the Latin adjective 'candidus', meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'white'. It was historically borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs. In the United States, the name experienced moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century but is very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,580 babies in the United States have been named Candida since 1880. It ranks #2951 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31 %)
- CA (21.6 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- IL (4 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 55 |
| 1910-1920 | 105 |
| 1920-1930 | 186 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 190 |
| 1950-1960 | 320 |
| 1960-1970 | 274 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,392 |
| 1980-1990 | 550 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Candida
- Candida Royalle: Filmmaker, Producer
Fun facts
- Candida is the title character of George Bernard Shaw's famous 1898 play.
- The name shares its Latin root with the English word 'candid', originally referring to purity and straightforwardness.