Candise
From the Greek name "Kanthaurides", meaning "glowing with brightness".
Name Census estimates that about 1,015 living Americans carry the first name Candise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Candise today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Candise births was 1987 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Candise. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 337,689 Americans
Peak year
1987
70 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,253
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Candise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Candise from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 533 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
Candise 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 Candise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Candises live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Candise, while Ohio, Virginia, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Candise
Candise is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with several theories surrounding its etymology and roots. One theory suggests that it may be a variant spelling of the Greek name Candace, which was the title given to the queen of ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan). The name Candace itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Kandake," meaning "queen" or "ruler."
Another theory proposes that Candise is a combination of the Latin prefix "cand-," meaning "white" or "bright," and the French suffix "-ise," which is a feminization of certain names. This could suggest that the name may have originated in France or another French-speaking region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Candise dates back to the late 19th century, but it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name was Candise Monson (1905-1991), an American artist and sculptor known for her work in ceramics and pottery.
In the world of literature, Candise is the name of a character in the novel "The Serpent's Skin" by Wilbur Smith, published in 1964. The book is set in ancient Egypt and follows the story of a young woman named Candise who becomes caught up in a deadly power struggle.
Another notable figure with the name Candise is Candise LeRae (born 1985), an American professional wrestler currently performing in WWE's NXT brand. She is known for her high-flying and technical wrestling style and has held various championships throughout her career.
In the field of music, Candise Milner (born 1975) is an American singer and songwriter who has worked with numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. She has co-written several hit songs and has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
Lastly, Candise Vannerson (born 1980) is a former American soccer player who played as a midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team. She represented the USA at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics, where the team won a gold medal.
People
Candise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Candise as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Candise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Candise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,015 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Candise 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 337,689 US residents.
Is Candise a common name?
We classify Candise as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Candise most popular?
The single biggest year for Candise was 1987, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Candise is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Candise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Candise 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.