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Janace

JAN-ays · Combination of Jan and the suffix -ace, possibly a variant of Janice.

Peak popularity
1945
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Janace since 1936

Babies named Janace per year in U.S. Social Security records.

591419401960198020002020Most births 1947Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s29
1940s100
1950s45
1960s0
1970s10
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Janace is a rare American name that emerged in the 1930s, a product of the era's creative naming trends. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1936 and reached its peak popularity in 1945, though even then it was uncommon. Its trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline, and it has not been recorded in recent years (latest year: 2025). The name combines the familiar Jan with the soft -ace ending, echoing names like Grace. It likely never achieved wide usage due to its similarity to more established names like Janice. Today, Janace remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a mid-century modern name with a gentle sound.

Janace is a feminine given name of American origin, likely formed by blending the name Jan (a diminutive of Janet or Jane) with the fashionable suffix -ace, seen in names like Grace or Alice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1936 and saw modest use in the mid-20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jan, Janie

Sibling names for Janace

Names that share Janace's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Janace mean?
Janace is a modern American name, likely a combination of Jan and the suffix -ace, similar to Janice. It does not have a traditional etymological meaning.
How popular is Janace today?
Janace has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 in recent decades. Its peak year was 1945, with no recorded births in the most recent year (2025).
Is Janace a boy or girl name?
Janace is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.