Kandace Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Ethiopian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kandace is a variant of Candace, a name with biblical origins and a regal and exotic feel.
Meaning of the Name Kandace
Kandace is a variant spelling of the name Candace, which derives from the hereditary title used by Ethiopian queens. The name is of ancient origins and has biblical roots, appearing in the New Testament as the name of a queen of Ethiopia who converted to Christianity. Kandace is associated with power, femininity, and leadership. It has a regal and exotic feel.
Popularity of the Name Kandace
The popularity for the name Kandace peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 279 births, which ranked number 1,240 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Kandace had the most female births in 1988 with 279, which ranked number 690 out of 13,881 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kandace has declined sharply over the last ten years from 42 births to 14 births, a decline of -66.67%. Among females, Kandace has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 14 births, a decline of -66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kandace
- 20 Year Trend of Kandace: -78.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Kandace: -66.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kandace: -66.67%
Popularity of Kandace by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kandace. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kandace in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kandace is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kandace
- Total Births of Kandace: 13 (-10.40%)
- Female Births of Kandace: 13 (-10.40%)
Given the downward trend of Kandace over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kandace have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.40%.