How old is someone named Kandace?
The average Kandace is 40 years old.
Half of all living Kandaces are between 32 and 47.
When was Kandace popular?
Kandace peaked in 1988 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 7 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 151 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 412 | 320 |
| 1960s | 516 | 460 |
| 1970s | 687 | 640 |
| 1980s | 1,955 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 1,607 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 646 | 640 |
| 2010s | 273 | 270 |
| 2020s | 76 | under 100 |
How many Kandaces are still alive?
About 6,000 Kandaces are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 6,300 babies named Kandace since 1945.
Nearly every Kandace ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kandace?
About half of living Kandaces are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 10%
- Gen X 18%
- Millennial 51%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Kandace an old name?
Somewhat. Kandace is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kandace a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Kandaces are women.
Names the same age as Kandace
NAME TWIN
Kandace's name twin is Cassandra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cassandra's age curve is the closest match to Kandace's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Candace (49)
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Questions about the name Kandace
How old is the average Kandace?
The average Kandace in the US is 40 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kandace?
About 6,000 Kandaces are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,300 babies given the name since 1945.
When was the name Kandace most popular?
In 1988, when about 280 baby girls were named Kandace.
Is Kandace a Millennial name?
Yes. About 51% of living Kandaces are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this