Candice
Peaked at #78 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1925, Candice has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Candice — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#78
in 1982
Current rank
#4781
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1925–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Candice reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #78 nationally with 3,791 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1635 (2014) to #4781 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Candice ranks #4781 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,781 | 28 |
| 2023 | #5,586 | 22 |
| 2022 | #5,191 | 25 |
| 2021 | #3,302 | 48 |
| 2020 | #3,026 | 53 |
| 2019 | #2,540 | 69 |
| 2018 | #2,459 | 72 |
| 2017 | #2,022 | 97 |
Candice — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2523
in 1982
Last ranked
#6606
in 1991
Years tracked
15
1971–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Candice reached its peak popularity for boys in 1982, ranking #2523 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Candice hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #6606.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #6,606 | 7 |
| 1990 | #5,905 | 8 |
| 1989 | #3,470 | 16 |
| 1988 | #5,260 | 8 |
| 1987 | #5,563 | 7 |
| 1986 | #4,912 | 8 |
| 1985 | #2,847 | 17 |
| 1984 | #3,127 | 14 |
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 Candice most popular?
Candice was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #78 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Candice 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 Candice?
At least 68,114 babies have been recorded with the name Candice in the US since 1925, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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