Kandace
Kandace is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or royal woman.
Origin and history
Kandace is a variant spelling of Candace, a name derived from the ancient Nubian royal title Candace or Kentake, mentioned in the New Testament. The spelling with a K emerged in the United States as a modern phonetic alternative during the mid-to-late 20th century. Though less common than the classic C-spelling today, it remains a recognized given name.
Popularity in the United States
6,323 babies in the United States have been named Kandace since 1880. It ranks #2141 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2025.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- LA (5.6 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- MI (5 %)
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 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 412 |
| 1960-1970 | 516 |
| 1970-1980 | 687 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,955 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,607 |
| 2000-2010 | 646 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Nicknames
Kandy, Kandi
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from 'Kentake', a hereditary title for queens and queen mothers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
- The substitution of 'K' for 'C' gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as part of a trend toward unique spellings.