What does the name Candace mean?

The name Candace means "Queen mother".

What is the origin of the name Candace?

Candace is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Candace?

In 2023, 42 babies were named Candace in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Candace a girl's name?

Yes, Candace is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Candace

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Births Last Year: 42 ↘

All-Time Total: 84,798

Peak Year: 1982

Candace is derived from the title used by ancient Ethiopian queens. It has roots in the Cushitic languages and means "queen mother" or "queen regent."

Notable Namesakes

Candace Cameron Bure - Actress, "Full House" and "Fuller House"
Candace Parker - Basketball player, WNBA champion and MVP
Candace Owens - Political commentator and activist
Candace Bushnell - Author, "Sex and the City"
Candace Bergen - Actress, "Murphy Brown"
Candace Bailey - TV host, "Attack of the Show!"
Candace Kita - Actress, "Barb Wire" and "The Opponent"
Candace Smith - Actress and TV personality, "The Price Is Right"
Candace Hill - Track and field athlete, youngest pro sprinter
Candace Glover - Singer, winner of "American Idol" season 12

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Candace

Destiny Chelsey Destiney Constance Brittany Kristen Xyla Aaliyah

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Candace

Roger Jerry Tony Aaden Ronnie Ricky Mikel Christian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Candace

Candi Candice Candy Kandace Kandice

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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