Everything about the name CANTRICE

Meaning, origin, history

Cantrice is a unique and beautiful name of Latin origin. It means "song" or "melody." The name is believed to have been created by combining the Latin words for "song" (canticum) and "to sing" (cantare). Cantrice is not a common name, but it has been used in various forms throughout history. For example, there was a Roman poet named Cinna who lived during the 1st century BC, and his name is believed to be derived from cantare. Additionally, Saint Cantius was an early Christian martyr whose name is also thought to have come from cantare. While Cantrice may not be a well-known name today, its musical roots give it a charming and distinctive quality that sets it apart from more common names.

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Christianity

Popularity of the name CANTRICE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Cantrice has been a rare but steady presence in the United States over the past few decades, with an average of about six babies being named Cantrice each year between 1969 and 1990.

From 1969 to 1970, there was a slight increase in the number of newborn girls receiving the name Cantrice, with nine births recorded compared to the previous year's six. The years 1972 and 1974 saw a decline in popularity, with five and seven births respectively. However, by 1975, the name regained some traction with eight babies named Cantrice that year.

The decade of the 1980s began with another dip in popularity for the name Cantrice, with only six births recorded in 1980. But it appears as though the name was able to maintain a consistent level of usage throughout this period, as there were five births each in both 1977 and 1990.

Overall, between 1969 and 1990, a total of 51 babies were named Cantrice in the United States. While this number may seem small compared to more popular names, it's clear that the name Cantrice has had a consistent presence in American naming trends over these years.