Candida Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Candida originates from Latin, meaning 'bright', 'white', or 'pure'. It evolved through various forms in different languages, maintaining its association with purity. Although it has a positive meaning, the modern perception is somewhat mixed due to associations with medical conditions. There are notable individuals with this name, contributing to its cultural footprint.
The name Candida is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. 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, Candida has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Candida' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2039th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2416th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1996th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1167th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2710th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10086th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22160th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Candida' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Candida"
Pronunciation
/kænˈdɪdə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Candida is derived from the Latin word 'candidus', meaning 'bright', 'white', or 'pure'. It was often used in ancient Rome to describe someone with a fair complexion.
Meaning
bright, white, pure
Language Evolution
Candidus (Latin), Candida (Latin), Candida (Italian), Candida (Spanish), Candida (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly among English and Italian speakers, often associated with purity and innocence.
Variants & Derivatives
Candi, Candy, Candice, Kandy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Candida is often associated with positive traits such as purity and brightness. However, it is also recognized in modern contexts as a term related to yeast infections, which has affected its popularity.
Famous People
Candida Höfer, a prominent German photographer, Candida Moss, a noted biblical scholar and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Candida"
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 "Candida"
"Candida" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2039th of 9107 | 313 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2416th of 9204 | 235 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1996th of 12526 | 569 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1167th of 19264 | 1,624 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2710th of 27321 | 658 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10086th of 35406 | 156 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22160th of 30306 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Candida" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Candida" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
75.34% 1039th/1379 |
65.51% 1550th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
66.07% 1028th/1556 |
73.99% 1741st/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
41.11% 999th/2430 |
- |
74.20% 2059th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.82% 1287th/2937 |
32.96% 1148th/3483 |
32.83% 1155th/3518 |
28.71% 1161st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
64.72% 2896th/4475 |
54.31% 2821st/5194 |
37.71% 2382nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Candida"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Candida" 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.