Brandice
Unusual feminine name of unverified origin, potentially from a blend of Brandon and Candice.
Name Census estimates that about 967 living Americans carry the first name Brandice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brandice today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brandice births was 1981 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brandice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
967
~ 1 in 354,451 Americans
Peak year
1981
82 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,195
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Brandice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brandice from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 542 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brandice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brandice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brandices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Brandice, while North Carolina, Michigan, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brandice
The name Brandice is a relatively modern creation, likely derived from the French word "brande," meaning a burning torch or firebrand. Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th or early 20th century, when it first emerged as a feminine given name.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts mentioning this name, its similarity to names like Brandi and Brandy suggests a connection to the concept of fire or burning embers. In some cultures, fire has been associated with passion, strength, and purification, which could explain the appeal of Brandice as a name choice.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brandice is difficult to pinpoint, as it was not a common name until relatively recently. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Brandice was Brandice Bates, an American actress born in 1959. She appeared in several television shows and films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "The Outsiders" and "Knots Landing."
Another notable Brandice was Brandice Daniel, an American basketball player born in 1980. She played professionally in the WNBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm, and was a member of the 2004 WNBA Championship team with the Seattle Storm.
In the literary world, Brandice Barger is an American author and poet born in 1968. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her contributions to contemporary American literature.
Brandice Renee Norwood, born in 1984, is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and has collaborated with various artists in the R&B and pop genres.
Lastly, Brandice Arrington, born in 1986, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and various international leagues. She was a standout player at the University of Alabama and has represented the United States in international competitions.
While the name Brandice is not as common as some other names, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, each leaving their unique mark on history.
People
Brandice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brandice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brandice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brandice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 967 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brandice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 354,451 US residents.
Is Brandice a common name?
We classify Brandice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,032 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brandice most popular?
The single biggest year for Brandice was 1981, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brandice is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brandice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brandice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.