Candis
Candis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or pure; derived from the ancient royal title Kandake.
Origin and history
Candis is a modern spelling variant of Candace, which originates from the ancient Ethiopian royal title 'Kandake' referenced in the New Testament. It gained modest popularity 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
5,164 babies in the United States have been named Candis since 1880. It ranks #2408 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- OH (7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 402 |
| 1950-1960 | 876 |
| 1960-1970 | 477 |
| 1970-1980 | 528 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,933 |
| 1990-2000 | 550 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Candis
- Candis Cayne: Actress, Performance Artist
Nicknames
Candi, Candy
Fun facts
- The root name Candace was originally a title for queen mothers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush rather than a personal name.
- Candis emerged as part of a 20th-century trend of substituting '-is' for traditional '-ace' endings.