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).