Janice Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-iss / /ˈdʒænɪs/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He will be gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Janice is derived from the name Jane, which has roots in Hebrew. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. The name has been used predominantly for girls, but it has occasionally been adopted for boys. Its usage for boys is rare and often considered unconventional.
Trend Summary
Janice has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jan
- Jani
International Variants
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Yannick (French)
Famous people named Janice
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Fictional characters named Janice
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janice was first seen in the United States in 1926. Janice has ranked as high as #825 nationally, which occurred in 1940, and has been most popular in Iowa, Washington, Alabama, and California. In the past 5 years the name Janice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janice (1960)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 37 |
| 1939 | 37 |
| 1940 | 47 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 45 |
| 1943 | 39 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1947 | 32 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 45 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |