Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeanice since 1915
Babies named Jeanice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeanice's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 125 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 227 |
| 1960s | 233 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanice first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, a time when elaborate feminine variants were fashionable. The name saw its peak year in 1937, though it never broke into the top ranks. Since then, its usage has remained low and stable, as reflected by its stable trajectory and absence from recent years' rankings. The 1930s were its most prominent decade, yet it has never been widely used in any specific state. Despite its rarity, Jeanice persists as a soft, vintage-sounding choice that echoes the more common Janice.
Jeanice first appeared in the United States around 1915, likely as a variant of Janice (a creation from Jane) or a combination of Jean (the Scottish feminine form of John) with the -ice suffix. It peaked in popularity in 1937 but has never been common, remaining a rare name with a steady low usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeanie, Niece
Sibling names for Jeanice
Names that share Jeanice's style, for a brother or sister.
