Candace

Meaning of Candace

It comes from an ancient title for queens of Ethiopia, meaning 'Queen Mother' or 'Royal Woman'.

Candace has Ethiopic roots — browse every Ethiopic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Candace

After ranking as high as #600 in 2000, Candace has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Candace

• Candace Cameron Bure
  Actress, 'Full House' star
• Candace Parker
  WNBA basketball star, Olympian
• Candace Bushnell
  'Sex and the City' author
• Candace Owens
  Conservative political commentator
• Candace Hill
  Record-breaking sprinter, athlete

Questions about the name Candace

What does the name Candace mean?

Candace means it comes from an ancient title for queens of ethiopia, meaning 'queen mother' or 'royal woman', and it comes from Ethiopic origins.

Is Candace a boy's or a girl's name?

Candace is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Candace?

Candace did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Candace most popular?

Candace peaked at #600 in 2000.