Candyce

A girl's name of Greek origin with 3,014 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Candyce has 3,014 recorded U.S. births across 78+ years, peaking at 102 in 1985. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.

Candyce is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Candyce is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Candace or Candice, from the ancient Ethiopian royal title Kandake, possibly meaning 'queen mother' — Candace appears in the New Testament as the Queen of the Ethiopians. The -yce ending creates a distinctive visual form.

Candyce was used in mid-to-late 20th century America as one of several creative spellings of the Candace/Candice family. It carries the regal ancient title in a form that feels simultaneously classic and individual.

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Candyce first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1943. Arriving in the 1940s, Candyce appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

3,014

Total births

Since 1943

1985

Peak year

102 births

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Popularity Over Time

Candyce has 77+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1943.

First appeared: 1943Peak: 1985 (102 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Candyce
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	11	#14741	▼
2010s	68	#12605	▼
2000s	194	#6588	▼
1990s	386	#3381	▼
1980s	770	#1606	▲
1970s	308	#2647	▲
1960s	216	#2735	▼
1950s	740	#1199	▲
1940s	321	#1888	—

The Story of Candyce

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1985, Candyce is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Candyce are most likely born between 1975 and 1995.

How rare is Candyce?

With 3,014 total births on record, Candyce remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1943, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 770 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Candyce by the numbers

Would fill 63 school buses
Meeting one Candyce per day would take 8.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(77 years, 1943–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Candyce
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	5	#15706	-1 (-16.7%)
2020	6	#13775	0
2017	6	#14482	+1 (20.0%)
2016	5	#16740	-1 (-16.7%)
2015	6	#14856	-8 (-57.1%)
2014	14	#8139	+6 (75.0%)
2013	8	#12204	-6 (-42.9%)
2012	14	#8302	+6 (75.0%)
2011	8	#12380	+1 (14.3%)
2010	7	#13736	-3 (-30.0%)
2009	10	#10840	-5 (-33.3%)
2008	15	#8200	-9 (-37.5%)
2007	24	#5749	+9 (60.0%)
2006	15	#7944	-6 (-28.6%)
2005	21	#5845	0
2004	21	#5792	+1 (5.0%)
2003	20	#5857	-1 (-4.8%)
2002	21	#5486	+2 (10.5%)
2001	19	#5857	-9 (-32.1%)
2000	28	#4312	-11 (-28.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candyce a boy's or girl's name?

Candyce is primarily a girl's name.

When was Candyce most popular?

Candyce reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 102 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Candyce?

Candyce is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 3,014 babies in the U.S. since 1943. Its peak was in 1985.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1943–2021