Candice
A variant of Candace associated with Late Latin candida (“whiteness”) via folk etymology.
Every Candice since 1925 — 68,139 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Candice
Candice is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,125 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 68,139 American babies have been named Candice. Its peak came in 1982, when 3,810 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Candice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Candice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,125 | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,792 | — | — |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,590 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,195 | — | — |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,307 | — | — |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,028 | — | — |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,514 | — | — |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,442 | — | — |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,022 | — | — |
| 2016 | 135 | #1,622 | — | — |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2014 | 131 | #1,635 | — | — |
| 2013 | 114 | #1,796 | — | — |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,722 | — | — |
| 2011 | 141 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2010 | 139 | #1,575 | — | — |
| 2009 | 182 | #1,324 | — | — |
| 2008 | 247 | #1,058 | — | — |
| 2007 | 247 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 2006 | 250 | #1,024 | — | — |
| 2005 | 220 | #1,079 | — | — |
| 2004 | 213 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 2003 | 258 | #920 | — | — |
| 2002 | 242 | #924 | — | — |
| 2001 | 299 | #790 | — | — |
| 2000 | 324 | #715 | — | — |
| 1995 | 688 | #384 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,117 | #147 | 8 | #5,905 |
| 1985 | 3,195 | #86 | 17 | #2,847 |
| 1980 | 3,012 | #99 | 11 | #3,644 |
| 1975 | 1,125 | #220 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,022 | #287 | — | — |
| 1965 | 259 | #596 | — | — |
| 1960 | 268 | #611 | — | — |
| 1955 | 577 | #363 | — | — |
| 1950 | 764 | #278 | — | — |
| 1945 | 101 | #743 | — | — |
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| 1925 | 6 | #4,511 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Candice
- Candice Bergen Actor · b. 1946
- Candice Night Singer · b. 1971
- Candice Swanepoel Model · b. 1988
- Candice King Actor · b. 1987
- Candice Patton Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candice mean?
A variant of Candace associated with Late Latin candida (“whiteness”) via folk etymology.
How popular is the name Candice in 2025?
Candice ranked #5,125 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Candice?
68,139 babies have been named Candice in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Candice most popular?
Candice peaked in 1982, when 3,810 newborns received the name.
Is Candice a boy or girl name?
Candice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Candice rising or falling?
Candice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Candice?
Well-known people named Candice include Candice Bergen (actor), Candice Night (singer), Candice Swanepoel (model).