Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnice since 1925
Babies named Johnice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnice is a rare feminine name that originated in the United States around the 1920s. It combines the classic name John, meaning 'God is gracious', with the suffix -ice, a pattern also seen in names like Bernice. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1925 and saw its peak year in 1950, with modest but consistent usage through the mid-20th century. The trajectory has been stable, but the name has never been common; in the most recent year of data, 2025, the name had no recorded births, indicating it has fallen out of regular use. Johnice is a distinct choice that reflects a particular era of American naming creativity.
Johnice is a feminine name formed from the root name John, of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious', combined with the fashionable suffix -ice, which was used to feminize names in the early 20th century. The name appears to be an American creation from around the 1920s, with recorded births beginning in 1925. It never achieved widespread popularity, peaking modestly in 1950 and stabilizing thereafter. Its usage is almost exclusively in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johni, Johnnie
Sibling names for Johnice
Names that share Johnice's style, for a brother or sister.
