NAME PROFILE
Candance
Derived from Maria or May, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' This name suggests a gentle, nurturing soul who brings the warmth and renewal of springtime to everyone she meets.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,294 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1952 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 40%IL — 22%CA — 16%MS — 13%TN — 9%
Notable People
Mayela Lanza (Honduran singer and performer) · Mayela Caldera (Venezuelan fashion model and pageant winner) · Mayela Laguna (Mexican producer and media personality) · Mayela de la Rosa (Television journalist and reporter) · Mayela Barragán (Public figure and lifestyle entrepreneur)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MayeMayeliMelaLalaYela
Similar Names
Compare Candance
Get the full Name Scout experience on mobile
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered name analysis, track tournaments, and sync favorites across devices. 33,000+ names with SSA data from 1910 to 2025.