Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Candyce since 1943
Babies named Candyce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 321 |
| 1950s | 740 |
| 1960s | 216 |
| 1970s | 308 |
| 1980s | 770 |
| 1990s | 386 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Candyce is a modern respelling of the name Candice, which itself traces back to the ancient Ethiopian title Candace. The first recorded use of Candyce in U.S. Social Security data was in 1943. It saw its peak popularity in 1985, but has since been falling in use, reflecting a broader trend away from 1980s naming styles. Despite not currently ranking in the top 1,000 names, Candyce remains a recognizable variant for those seeking a playful alternative to the more traditional Candace or Candice.
Candyce appears to be a modern coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of the name Candy. Candy itself is a diminutive of Candace, an ancient hereditary title of Ethiopian queens, but Candyce lacks a direct historical connection. The name gained some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1980s.
“Candyce” around the world
Where Candyce lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Candy, CeeCee
Sibling names for Candyce
Names that share Candyce's style, for a brother or sister.
