Kandice
Kandice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Queen mother or royal woman; historically associated with clarity or purity.
Origin and history
Kandice is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Candace. Historically derived from the ancient Cushite royal title 'Kandake', the name achieved moderate popularity in the U.S. during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,823 babies in the United States have been named Kandice since 1880. It ranks #2044 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.3 %)
- CA (17.7 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
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 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 332 |
| 1960-1970 | 302 |
| 1970-1980 | 931 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,620 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,494 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 335 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Nicknames
Kandi, Kandy
Fun facts
- The root name originates from 'Kandake', a title used by royal women and queens in the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
- The substitution of 'K' for 'C' gained popularity in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century.