Holding steady.
Popularity of Donice since 1919
Babies named Donice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 109 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donice is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1919. It achieved its highest usage during the 1950s, peaking in 1955, though it never reached the top 1,000 ranks. Its trajectory has been stable, with sporadic use in subsequent decades. The name's origin is uncertain, likely a creative combination of sounds or a variation of names like Denise or Donna. Parents in the mid-20th century may have been drawn to its soft, melodic quality, similar to other names of the era such as Darlene or Doreen.
Donice appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, possibly created as a feminine form of Donald (from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler') or as a variant of Denise (from French Denis, ultimately from Greek Dionysios). It has been recorded sporadically since 1919, with peak usage in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donnie, Doni, Niece
Sibling names for Donice
Names that share Donice's style, for a brother or sister.
