Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Kandice since 1945
Babies named Kandice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 332 |
| 1960s | 302 |
| 1970s | 931 |
| 1980s | 2,620 |
| 1990s | 1,494 |
| 2000s | 695 |
| 2010s | 335 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Kandice is a modern feminine name that rose to modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. First recorded in 1945, it reached its peak rank in 1985, riding the wave of creative respellings of classic names like Candace. However, since that peak year, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting broader shifts away from the -ice ending in favor of other sounds. The name has never been a top 1000 staple, and its 1-in-N rate is effectively zero in recent years. While no states have recorded it as particularly popular, Kandice remains a recognizable variant within the Candace family.
Kandice is a modern phonetic respelling of Candace, which originates from the Greek form Kandake, itself from a title used for queens of Ethiopia in ancient times. The name entered English usage via the New Testament (Acts 8:27), where it refers to a queen of the Ethiopians. Kandice emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative variant, peaking in popularity in the 1980s.
Where Kandice 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.
“Kandice” around the world
Where Kandice 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: Kandi, Kandie, Kandy
Sibling names for Kandice
Names that share Kandice's style, for a brother or sister.
