Jeanice Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAH-niss / /ˈdʒiː.nɪs/French; English
Meaning
French: God is gracious; English: variant of Jane
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeanice is a feminine form of the name Jean, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries as a variant of Jane.
Trend Summary
Jeanice has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janice
- Jeannice
International Variants
- Jeanne (French)
- Giovanna (Italian)
Famous people named Jeanice
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Fictional characters named Jeanice
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeanice was first seen in the United States in 1915. Jeanice has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jeanice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeanice (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 40 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |