Candice

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Glow; Purity

Background: The name Candice originates from the Latin word 'candidus,' meaning 'glow' or 'white,' which also suggests purity. This term was adopted into Old French and evolved into the name Candice, carrying forward the meanings associated with brightness and clarity.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#481
Total births
68,114
Most popular decade
1980s (89,901 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,124 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1925

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1971
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,907
Peak year
1982
Peak year births
19
Peak rank
#2,519
Most recent year
1991
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#6,518

Female

First year
1925
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,426
Peak year
1982
Peak year births
3,791
Peak rank
#78
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
28
Recent rank
#4,758

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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