Queen mother or pure
Derived from the Kushite title 'Kandake', which was used for queen mothers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush. In later interpretations, it has also been associated with the Latin word 'candens', meaning white or glowing.
Less common today
Candace isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #142 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actress known for Full House
WNBA superstar and champion
Author of Sex and the City
Political commentator and author
The older sister of Phineas and Ferb · Phineas and Ferb
Love interest of Beast in Marvel Comics · X-Men
