girls' name · peaked 1985

Kandice

Late 20th century; respelling of Candice.

Every Kandice since 1945 — 6,823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1985Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kandice
Peak year
1985
298 babies
All-time total
6,823
since 1945

The story of Kandice

Kandice is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1945, 6,823 American babies have been named Kandice. Its peak came in 1985, when 298 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 Kandice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kandice year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023 11 #9,290
2022 9 #10,783
2021 5 #16,426
2020 10 #9,893
2019 15 #7,527
2018 19 #6,379
2017 20 #6,169
2016 31 #4,583
2015 24 #5,570
2014 44 #3,563
2013 48 #3,346
2012 42 #3,753
2011 41 #3,752
2010 51 #3,230
2009 54 #3,146
2008 76 #2,495
2007 92 #2,169
2006 69 #2,615
2005 66 #2,588
2004 73 #2,355
2003 69 #2,399
2002 69 #2,340
2001 56 #2,677
2000 71 #2,224
1995 101 #1,529
1990 277 #748
1985 298 #628
1980 226 #737
1975 131 #958
1970 68 #1,483
1965 25 #2,433
1960 23 #2,542
1955 39 #1,651
1950 27 #1,854
1945 7 #3,833
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kandice mean?

Late 20th century; respelling of Candice.

How popular is the name Kandice in 2025?

Kandice did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Kandice?

6,823 babies have been named Kandice in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kandice most popular?

Kandice peaked in 1985, when 298 newborns received the name.

Is Kandice a boy or girl name?

Kandice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kandice rising or falling?

Kandice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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