Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Kandyce since 1946
Babies named Kandyce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 400 |
| 1990s | 347 |
| 2000s | 271 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kandyce is a modern respelling of the ancient name Candace, which traces back to the Ethiopian queenly title Kandake. First recorded in the United States in 1946, the name saw its peak popularity in 1991, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1990, usage has fallen steadily, and it no longer appears in the top 1000 names. The variant spelling with a 'K' reflects a mid-20th century trend of phonetic respellings, common in names like Kandyce, which never achieved the widespread popularity of the standard Candace or Candice. Despite its decline, Kandyce carries the historical weight of a regal Ethiopian title, offering a distinct alternative to more common forms.
Kandyce is a modern English respelling of Candace, which itself derives from the ancient Ethiopian title Kandake, used for queens and queen mothers. The name entered Western usage through the New Testament (Acts 8:27) and became popular in the 20th century, with various phonetic spellings like Kandyce emerging in the mid-1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kandy, Candy, Candie
Sibling names for Kandyce
Names that share Kandyce's style, for a brother or sister.
