Kandice
Late 20th century; respelling of Candice.
Every Kandice since 1945 — 6,823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kandice
Kandice is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1945, 6,823 American babies have been named Kandice. Its peak came in 1985, when 298 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kandice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kandice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,290 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,783 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,426 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,893 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,527 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,379 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,169 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,583 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,570 |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,563 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,346 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,753 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,752 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,230 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,146 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,495 |
| 2007 | 92 | #2,169 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,615 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,588 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,355 |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,399 |
| 2002 | 69 | #2,340 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,677 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,224 |
| 1995 | 101 | #1,529 |
| 1990 | 277 | #748 |
| 1985 | 298 | #628 |
| 1980 | 226 | #737 |
| 1975 | 131 | #958 |
| 1970 | 68 | #1,483 |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,433 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,542 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,651 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,854 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,833 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kandice mean?
Late 20th century; respelling of Candice.
How popular is the name Kandice in 2025?
Kandice did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kandice?
6,823 babies have been named Kandice in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kandice most popular?
Kandice peaked in 1985, when 298 newborns received the name.
Is Kandice a boy or girl name?
Kandice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kandice rising or falling?
Kandice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.