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How Many People Are Named Candace?
Estimated people named Candace living in the U.S. today
73,295
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 85,047
- Peak year: 1982 (2,859 births)
- Estimated living today: 73,295
Candace by age group — who carries the name today?
Candace popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Candace
Candace has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 85,047 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 73,295 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,663 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Candaces you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Candace in the US?
An estimated 73,295 people named Candace are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Candace rare — about 1 in 4,663 Americans.
Is Candace a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Candace is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Candace most popular?
Candace peaked in 1982, when 2,859 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Candace?
Candace ranks #684 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).