Holding steady.
Popularity of Jannice since 1922
Babies named Jannice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 134 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 136 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jannice is a feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1922, according to Social Security data. It reached its highest usage in 1959, but it has never been widespread. The name belongs to the broader family of Janice and its variants, which saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century. Jannice's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but very low usage. Its rarity means it has no recorded top states. The name is a modern English formation, likely a respelling of Janice, and carries the ultimate meaning of 'God is gracious' from its Hebrew roots. Jannice remains an uncommon choice, used sparingly across decades.
Jannice is a variant of Janice, a 20th-century coinage formed from Jane with the -ice suffix. Jane is the English feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Jannice emerged as a minor variant, peaking in popularity in 1959 according to U.S. Social Security data. It has never been common, with sporadic usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Janice, Janny
Sibling names for Jannice
Names that share Jannice's style, for a brother or sister.
