Belief or trust
Derived from the Latin word 'credentia', this name signifies belief, trust, or acceptance of something as true. While historically rare as a given name, it carries a virtuous quality similar to names like Faith or Verity. It gained modern recognition through literary and cinematic usage in the 21st century.
Less common today
Credence isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,195 in 2022.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
