Candice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Candice is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' It evolved from the Latin 'candida' and became popular in the modern era. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. It has variants like Candy and Candi and is linked to several notable figures.
The name Candice is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Candice has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Candice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5509th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3086th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 415th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 255th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 131st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 961st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2410th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Candice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Candice"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæn.dɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Candice is derived from the Latin word 'candida,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' It has historical connections to the title used by Ethiopian queens.
Meaning
bright, shining
Language Evolution
Candida (Latin), Candice (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Candice gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by its use in literature and cinema.
Variants & Derivatives
Candy, Candi, Cande
Modern Popularity & Image
Candice is often perceived as a feminine and elegant name, associated with brightness and positivity. It remains popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Candice Swanepoel, Candice Bergen, Candice Patton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Candice"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Candice"
"Candice" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5509th of 16616 | 123 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3086th of 9204 | 158 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 415th of 12526 | 9,405 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 255th of 19264 | 17,898 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 131st of 27321 | 35,521 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 961st of 35406 | 4,065 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2410th of 30306 | 906 |
Regional Popularity of "Candice" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
61.82% 3211th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Candice" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
74.42% 1158th/1556 |
- |
70.78% 1095th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.50% 323rd/2227 |
16.09% 391st/2430 |
21.07% 601st/2853 |
12.72% 353rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.09% 267th/2937 |
8.30% 289th/3483 |
6.37% 224th/3518 |
5.69% 230th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.31% 159th/3685 |
4.18% 187th/4475 |
1.98% 103rd/5194 |
2.41% 152nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.26% 1020th/4582 |
23.86% 1232nd/5164 |
10.98% 803rd/7313 |
14.26% 1064th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.43% 3005th/3984 |
48.94% 2196th/4487 |
43.73% 2983rd/6822 |
26.05% 1635th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Candice"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Candice" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.