Candice Oh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Candice Oh — English
71K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Candice Oh is a name that combines English origins. The first name Candice is a feminine given name of English origin. Candice is a given name and a variant spelling of the name Candace. Notable people with the name include: Candice Accola, American actress (The Vampire Diaries) Candice Carty-Williams, British writer Candice Bergen, American actress (Murphy Brown) Candice Bergen (politician), Canadian MP and minister Candice Farmer, British underwater fashion photographer Candice Goodwin, chemical engineer and microbiologist turned writer, producer, podcaster and paranormal investigator Candice Hillebrand (also known as Candîce), singer from South Africa Candice Jones-Simmons, Trinidad and Tobago politician Ca. The surname Oh: Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans. Candice is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 71K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Candice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Candice

English

Candice is a given name and a variant spelling of the name Candace. Notable people with the name include: Candice Accola, American actress (The Vampire Diaries) Candice Carty-Williams, British writer Candice Bergen, American actress (Murphy Brown) Candice Bergen (politician), Canadian MP and minister Candice Farmer, British underwater fashion photographer Candice Goodwin, chemical engineer and microbiologist turned writer, producer, podcaster and paranormal investigator Candice Hillebrand (also known as Candîce), singer from South Africa Candice Jones-Simmons, Trinidad and Tobago politician Ca.

Surname: Oh

Vietnamese

Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Candice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Candice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Candice Oh:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Candice?
The first name Candice originates from English. Candice is a given name and a variant spelling of the name Candace. Notable people with the name include: Candice Accola, American actress (The Vampire Diaries) Candice Carty-Williams, British writer Candice Bergen, American actress (Murphy Brown) Candice Bergen (politician), Canadian MP and minister Candice Farmer, British underwater fashion photographer Candice Goodwin, chemical engineer and microbiologist turned writer, producer, podcaster and paranormal investigator Candice Hillebrand (also known as Candîce), singer from South Africa Candice Jones-Simmons, Trinidad and Tobago politician Ca.
When was Candice most popular?
The name Candice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Oh?
The surname Oh originates from Vietnamese. Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans.
What are the origins of the name Candice Oh?
The name Candice Oh combines two different traditions: the first name Candice has English roots, while the surname Oh originates from Vietnamese.
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