Candace
Pronunciation: [ k-AND-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Candace first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 154 babies have been named Candace in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Candace is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,233 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,233
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Candace is also used as a girl name, ranked #3633.
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About the Name Candace
Candace is a boy name .
Is Candace a boy or girl name? Candace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,233 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,633. Candace is more commonly used as a girl name.
Candace is currently ranked #39,233 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Candace include Can, Cand, Candy, Candie, Ace, Acey, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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