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Origin & history of Candace1
Biblical / English / Latin roots
The name Candace means clarity or pure in Greek. Candace is a variant of the name Kandake, which was the title of queens in ancient Ethiopia. The name Candace has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century. Candace is a popular name for girls in the United States, peaking at number 12 in 1980. The name Candace has been associated with several notable women throughout history, including Candace Owens, an American conservative commentator, and Candace Bushnell, an American author and journalist. Candace is also the name of a character in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. In the Bible, Candace is the name of the queen of Ethiopia who converted to Christianity and was baptized by Saint Philip. The name Candace has been used in various forms, such as Candice, Candy, and Candyce. Candace has a strong, confident sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name that exudes leadership and strength. The name Candace has a regal and elegant feel, fitting for a girl who is destined to be a queen or a leader in her own right.
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Root name
The root form of Candace is
Candace — meaning White, Clear.
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Modern usage
Candace remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Candace?
1982
peak year
Candace reached its widest reach during the 1980s. In 1982, 2,848 babies received the name (ranked #103). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2644), with about 69 babies given the name annually. Candace has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 85,047 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,848
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #103)
(ranked #103)
69
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
690
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
85,047
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Candace4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
🏗️Builder
📋Organised
💪Hardworking
🎯Detail-oriented
C3
A1
N5
D4
A1
C3
E5
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
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Personality of Candace🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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