Janice
Janice is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janice is traditionally a feminine given name originating as an English elaboration of Jane, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. Although predominantly given to females, historical U.S. records show occasional usage for boys in the twentieth century. It carries the traditional meaning 'God is gracious'.
Popularity in the United States
1,157 babies in the United States have been named Janice since 1880. It ranks #3537 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (23.1 %)
- AL (19.2 %)
- CA (19.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- WA (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 22 |
| 1930-1940 | 205 |
| 1940-1950 | 334 |
| 1950-1960 | 261 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jan, Janni, Janey
Fun facts
- Janice was created in English as an extended form of Jane, which traces back to John.
- While predominantly female, over 1,000 U.S. boys were officially named Janice during the 20th century.