Kandace
Every Kandace since 1945 — 6,323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kandace
Kandace is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,522 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 6,323 American babies have been named Kandace. Its peak came in 1988, when 279 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 Kandace stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kandace year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,522 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,328 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,539 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,831 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,257 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,483 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,073 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,654 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,405 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,888 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,932 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,317 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,398 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,752 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,748 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,778 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,325 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,292 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,110 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,684 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,492 |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,410 |
| 2003 | 67 | #2,453 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,435 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,314 |
| 2000 | 79 | #2,084 |
| 1995 | 139 | #1,233 |
| 1990 | 275 | #754 |
| 1985 | 187 | #860 |
| 1980 | 144 | #1,010 |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,613 |
| 1970 | 74 | #1,412 |
| 1965 | 39 | #1,838 |
| 1960 | 40 | #1,801 |
| 1955 | 56 | #1,350 |
| 1950 | 34 | #1,613 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,530 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kandace in 2025?
Kandace ranked #12,522 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kandace?
6,323 babies have been named Kandace in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kandace most popular?
Kandace peaked in 1988, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Kandace a boy or girl name?
Kandace is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kandace rising or falling?
Kandace is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.