Candyce
Candyce is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or pure.
Origin and history
Candyce is a variant spelling of Candace, an ancient royal title of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament. Etymologically rooted in the Cushitic word for queen mother, it became used as a personal name in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it is an uncommon spelling variant that saw peak usage in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,014 babies in the United States have been named Candyce since 1880. It ranks #3234 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.1 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- MN (7.8 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
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 | 321 |
| 1950-1960 | 740 |
| 1960-1970 | 216 |
| 1970-1980 | 308 |
| 1980-1990 | 770 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Candy, Candi
Fun facts
- The name derives from 'Kandake', an ancient Meroitic title held by queen mothers and rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.
- Candyce uses the 'y' spelling, which offers a contemporary twist on the classic Biblical name Candace.