Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennice since 1946
Babies named Jennice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jennice's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennice is a rare American name that first appeared in birth records in 1946. Its peak year was 1972, yet even at that height it never cracked the top 1,000 nationally, reflecting a steady but very low level of use. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, never rising or falling dramatically. Because its origins are uncertain, Jennice is best understood as a modern coinage drawing on phonetic patterns from mid-century favorites like Jennifer and Janice. Parents who choose Jennice today are selecting a name that feels both familiar and distinctive, with a soft sound and straightforward nickname potential.
Jennice first emerged in the mid-20th century, with its earliest recorded U.S. birth in 1946. It likely arose as a modern invention, combining elements of popular names like Jennifer and Janice, or as a feminine variant of the Hebrew-derived name John. The name saw modest use, peaking in the 1970s, but has since remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny, Nissy
Sibling names for Jennice
Names that share Jennice's style, for a brother or sister.
