NAME PROFILE
Candace
Candace is of Latin origin, meaning 'pure' or 'clarity.' The name evokes a sense of brightness and positivity, often associated with an individual who is cheerful, kind-hearted, and uplifting to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 85,097 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%NY — 20%FL — 20%PA — 19%
Notable People
Candace Parker (Professional Basketball Player) · Candace Bushnell (Author, *Sex and the City*) · Candace Owens (Political Commentator) · Candace Bergen (Actress, *Murphy Brown*) · Candace Cameron Bure (Actress, *Full House*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CandyCandi
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