Will my child share the name Candice with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Candice per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Candice in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Candice becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Candice is declining: down 1,750 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #448 in 1996.

Is Candice a good choice for a distinctive name?

Candice is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Candice a popular baby name in the United States?

Candice does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4867

Candice

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Candice is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Candice in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Candice

Candice has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 350 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #448 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Candice is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Candice in their class.