Declining since 1985, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Candice since 1925
Babies named Candice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 2,405 |
| 1950s | 6,054 |
| 1960s | 3,505 |
| 1970s | 12,484 |
| 1980s | 29,847 |
| 1990s | 9,868 |
| 2000s | 2,482 |
| 2010s | 1,132 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Candice emerged in the United States in 1925, reaching its peak popularity in 1982. Since 1985, it has been falling steadily in usage. In 2025, it ranked 5099th, with only about 1 in every 64,291 baby girls given the name. The name is a spelling variant of the older Candace, which has historical roots as a royal title in the Kingdom of Kush. Candice gained broad appeal in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, often associated with the nickname Candy. While it lacks top state rankings, its steady decline reflects broader shifts away from late-20th-century styles.
Candice first appeared in the 20th century as a variant of Candace, a name borne by queens of Ethiopia in classical literature. The name Candace itself derives from the Greek 'Kandake', a title for the queen mother of Kush, and was later associated with Latin 'candidus' (white, pure) through folk etymology. Candice became popular in English-speaking countries around the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1980s.
Where Candice is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Candice” around the world
Where Candice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
195
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Candy, Candi, Dee
Sibling names for Candice
Names that share Candice's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Candice
Names whose popularity has moved with Candice's over the last 50 years.
