US Popularity:3649
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God has been gracious; Gift from God
Janice is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. This long-awaited “gift from God” will be the perfect addition to your home, ready to share in the joys of life alongside you. A derivative of the name Jane, the female form of John, this title offers a twist on the classic. Additionally, this is also the name of Janice Dickinson, Janice from Friends, and Janis Joplin, using an alternate spelling, giving baby some powerhouse ladies to look up to.
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Janice Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Janice is currently #1063 on The Bump
Girl:Janice is currently #481 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Janice is currently #3649 in U.S. births
Girl:Janice is currently #1379 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3649
in 2023
+ 224
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 165

  • Name Doctor, Janice

  • Behind the Name, Janice November 2019

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