Jance Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJANSS / /dʒæns/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He will establish
Historical & Cultural Background
Jance is a variant of the name John, which has biblical roots and has been widely used in various cultures. The name has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation across different languages. It is relatively uncommon as a standalone name but may be used as a diminutive or variant of other names.
Trend Summary
Jance has not been widely popular in the United States and remains relatively rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jans
- Jancey
International Variants
- János (Hungarian)
- Juan (Spanish)
- Giovanni (Italian)
Famous people named Jance
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jance was first seen in the United States in 1990. Jance has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jance has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jance
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |