How Many People Are Named Candace?
85,047
people in the United States are named Candace
1 in 3,938 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#769
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0254%
Of US population
Peak Year
1982
2,859 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Pronunciation:
KAN-dis (English), kan-DAY-see (English), KAN-də-see (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament. It is apparently derived from Cushitic kdke meaning "queen mother". In some versions of the Bible it is spelled Kandake, reflecting the Greek spelling Κανδακη. It was used as a given name by the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation. It was popularized in the 20th century by a character in the movie 'Meet the Stewarts' (1942).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 49.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
8,166
Texas
5,944
Ohio
4,174
Illinois
4,161
New York
4,160
Pennsylvania
3,442
Michigan
3,294
Florida
3,185
North Carolina
3,160
Georgia
2,912
💡 Fun Facts About "Candace"
- 42 babies were named Candace in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1982
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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