Holding steady.
Popularity of Janece since 1930
Babies named Janece per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Janece's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 118 |
| 1960s | 114 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Janece is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1930, though it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak usage occurred in 1972, after which it maintained a stable but extremely low profile. The name never broke into the top 1,000 names, making it a distinctive choice. Janece is likely a modern coinage, either as a variant of Janice or a blend of Jane with a fashionable suffix. It has been most common in the southern United States, though it has never been concentrated in any single state. Parents drawn to soft, two-syllable names with a 1970s flair may find Janece appealing for its rarity and gentle sound.
Janece likely emerged in the 20th century as a creative respelling or elaboration of Janice, itself a feminine form of John. The name John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' Janece appears to have been most popular in the 1970s, with a peak in 1972, though it never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Necie
Sibling names for Janece
Names that share Janece's style, for a brother or sister.
