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.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
