Total births
3,014
Girls' name · since 1943
Candyce
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 3,014 babies named Candyce, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,014
- total births
- 1943–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
3,014 girls have been named Candyce since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Candyce has been recorded 3,014 times among girls since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2021.
- 3,014 total births
- 1943–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,014 girls have been named Candyce since 1943, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 3,014
- total births
- 1943–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Candyce was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
102 babies were named Candyce in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Candyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Candyce splits its recorded history at 1981: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2016 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 102 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Candyce at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Candyce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2021
- Peak year (1985)
- 102
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Candyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Candyce's strongest decade.
770 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Candyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
321 births
- 1950s
1950s
740 births
- 1960s 216
1960s
216 births
- 1970s
1970s
308 births
- 1980s
1980s
770 births
- 1990s
1990s
386 births
- 2000s 194
2000s
194 births
- 2010s 68
2010s
68 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 770 births (26% of all-time use).
How Candyce compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Candyce's total volume
Candyce vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Candyce by state
Where Candyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 324 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 173 | 5.7% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 72 | 2.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 60 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 54 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 35 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 35 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Washington | | 30 | 1.0% |
California share of Candyce's total US births 10.7%
Even split
324 of 3,014 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Candyce appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Candyce? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 3,014 babies named Candyce. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 102 births.
When was Candyce most popular? ▼
Candyce was most popular in the 1980s decade with 770 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Candyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Candyce are California (324 births), Texas (173 births), Minnesota (72 births).
How long has the name Candyce been used? ▼
Records for Candyce go back to 1943, giving 79 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Candyce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Candace, Candice, Candy, Candi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Candyce's data
- Candyce's decade-level peak was the 1980s (770 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Candyces (324 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Candyce
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1943–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Candyce: Baby Name Since 1943 - 3,014 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/candyce. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Candyce draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.