Shanice
Shanice is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (blended from Janice), or combination name.
Origin and history
Shanice is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, likely blending the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Janice. It gained widespread visibility in the early 1990s through popular music and culture. In contemporary U.S. usage, it is a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
9,586 babies in the United States have been named Shanice since 1880. It ranks #1693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.2 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,874 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,155 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,076 |
| 2010-2019 | 270 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Famous people named Shanice
- Shanice Wilson: Singer, Songwriter
- Shanice Craft: Athlete, Olympic Competitor
Fun facts
- Shanice spiked in popularity in 1991 following the international success of the hit pop single 'I Love Your Smile'.
- The name is part of a 20th-century American trend of creative naming using the 'Sha-' prefix attached to existing names like Janice or Denise.