Holding steady.
Popularity of Anice since 1885
Babies named Anice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anice's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 |
| 1890s | 54 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 161 |
| 1920s | 193 |
| 1930s | 148 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anice is a rare English name with uncertain origins, likely a variant of Agnes or Annice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1885 and peaked in 1887, though it has never been widely popular. The name has maintained a stable, low level of usage over the decades. While no top states are recorded for Anice, it fits a pattern of vintage, feminine names from the late 19th century.
Anice likely emerged in English-speaking countries as a variant of Agnes or Annice. Agnes comes from the Greek name Hagnē, meaning 'chaste,' via Latin. Annice is a medieval Scottish diminutive of Ann, derived from Hebrew Hannah. The name has been used sporadically since at least the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nici
Sibling names for Anice
Names that share Anice's style, for a brother or sister.
