Candice

Candice is a girl's name of English origin meaning “whiteness.” In 2024 it was given to 28 girls in the United States.

Candice at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“whiteness”

About the name Candice

Candice belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “whiteness” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Candice first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #78 in 1982, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 67,959 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Candice in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#78 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Babies named Candice in 2024
28
Total since 1880
67,959

Candice in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#448 in 1996
Babies named Candice in 2025
4
Total since 1996
754

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Candice mean?

Candice means “whiteness” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Candice a boy or girl name?

Candice is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Candice?

Candice comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Candice?

Candice first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #78 in 1982, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

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