Candace
Peaked at #102 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Candace has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Candace — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#102
in 1984
Current rank
#3648
in 2024
Years tracked
128
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Candace reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #102 nationally with 2,668 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1730 (2014) to #3648 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Candace ranks #3648 nationally for girls, with 42 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,648 | 42 |
| 2023 | #3,049 | 54 |
| 2022 | #2,638 | 66 |
| 2021 | #2,681 | 64 |
| 2020 | #2,505 | 69 |
| 2019 | #2,787 | 60 |
| 2018 | #2,689 | 64 |
| 2017 | #2,362 | 77 |
Candace — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2838
in 1984
Last ranked
#8374
in 1991
Years tracked
20
1949–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Candace reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #2838 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Candace hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #8374.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #8,374 | 5 |
| 1990 | #6,500 | 7 |
| 1989 | #4,053 | 13 |
| 1988 | #6,537 | 6 |
| 1987 | #5,036 | 8 |
| 1986 | #4,168 | 10 |
| 1985 | #4,374 | 9 |
| 1984 | #2,838 | 16 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Candace most popular?
Candace was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #102 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Candace becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Candace?
At least 85,047 babies have been recorded with the name Candace in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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