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.
About 15 boys were named Credence in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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