Annice Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-iss /ˈæn.ɪs/
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: Gracious; Latin: Annunciation
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annice is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." This name was adapted into Greek as Anna and subsequently entered Latin as Anna, maintaining its original meaning. The transition into Old French saw the name evolve into Anice, which was then anglicized to Annice in English.
The name's journey reflects a common pattern of adaptation and transformation as it moved through various languages and cultures, retaining its core significance throughout the centuries. Historically, the name Anna has been prominent in religious texts, notably in the New Testament, where Anna is the name of a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah (circa 1st century CE).
The name has also been borne by various saints, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian traditions. The use of Anna and its derivatives, including Annice, can be traced through medieval texts and records, where it appeared in various forms across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by both the Catholic Church and the vernacular languages of the time.
Culturally, names derived from Anna have been associated with qualities such as grace and favor, making them appealing in various literary and artistic contexts. The name Annice, while less common, carries the same connotations and has been used in literature and historical accounts, reflecting the broader cultural significance of names associated with grace.
The diminutive form "Annie" has also emerged from this lineage, further illustrating the name's adaptability and resonance across different eras and communities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annice was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Annice has ranked as high as #836 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, New York, and South Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Annice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Annice (1960)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annice.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1949 | 33 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1944 | 31 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1937 | 35 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1931 | 31 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1921 | 34 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1884 | 7 |