UK girl's name
Candise
From the Greek name "Kanthaurides", meaning "glowing with brightness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Candise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Candise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Candise is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Candise. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Candise ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Candise.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Candise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Candise mean?
Candise is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with several theories surrounding its etymology and roots. One theory suggests that it may be a variant spelling of the Greek name Candace, which was the title given to the queen of ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan). The name Candace itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Kandake," meaning "queen" or "ruler."
Another theory proposes that Candise is a combination of the Latin prefix "cand-," meaning "white" or "bright," and the French suffix "-ise," which is a feminization of certain names. This could suggest that the name may have originated in France or another French-speaking region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Candise dates back to the late 19th century, but it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name was Candise Monson (1905-1991), an American artist and sculptor known for her work in ceramics and pottery.
In the world of literature, Candise is the name of a character in the novel "The Serpent's Skin" by Wilbur Smith, published in 1964. The book is set in ancient Egypt and follows the story of a young woman named Candise who becomes caught up in a deadly power struggle.
Another notable figure with the name Candise is Candise LeRae (born 1985), an American professional wrestler currently performing in WWE's NXT brand. She is known for her high-flying and technical wrestling style and has held various championships throughout her career.
In the field of music, Candise Milner (born 1975) is an American singer and songwriter who has worked with numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. She has co-written several hit songs and has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
Lastly, Candise Vannerson (born 1980) is a former American soccer player who played as a midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team. She represented the USA at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics, where the team won a gold medal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Candise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Candise was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Candise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Candise in the UK right now?
In 2009, Candise was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Candise most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Candise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Candise?
From the Greek name "Kanthaurides", meaning "glowing with brightness".
How many people are called Candise in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Candise across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.