Janice
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Janice is a Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Janice
Janice is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a feminine variation of John, which means God is gracious. The name is constructed by combining elements that echo the root Yochanan, signifying divine grace. It emerged as a distinct name during the 18th century, drawing upon the deep linguistic history of the name John. Its structure reflects a blend of traditional Hebrew roots adapted into English naming customs.
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Gender Usage of the Name Janice
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Janice is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Janice
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Janice is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 19K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 30K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 15K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 212K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Janice ranked #2,106 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,943 in 2024 — a drop of 163 places. Janice is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #20 in 1945. Its lowest recorded position was #2,851 in 2021. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -131 places (from #1,975 to #2,106).
Name StyleMethodology
Janice is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 3,756 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 61 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Janice
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Janice utilizes a two-syllable, trochaic stress pattern that feels distinctly characteristic of mid-20th-century naming trends. It is frequently associated with the singer Janice Joplin, anchoring the name in the cultural zeitgeist of the era. The combination of its phonetic profile and specific rock-and-roll associations establishes a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Janice
Middle names used with JaniceMethodology
Janice is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Janice Marie · Janice Lynn · Janice Ann · Janice Elaine · Janice FayeView all 2,248 girl middle names.
- Total 3,132 middle names used with Janice
- 188 boy middle names used with Janice
- 606 unisex middle names used with Janice
Middle name suggestions for JaniceMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Janice is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Janice Moore · Janice Mills · Janice Marsh · Janice Marks · Janice Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Janice
Sound Like Janice Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Janis · Janessa · Jenessa · View all 72 names
Spelled Like Janice Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Janie
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Janice Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alice · Grace · Frances · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Janice”
Dictionary Meaning of "Janice"Methodology
A female given name
Examples
- "Yes, Mommy," answered Janice. Then she turned to her friend and asked, "Shall I wear my light chintz and kenton kerchief, or my purple and white striped Persian?" "Sufficiently smart for a country lass, Jan," cried her friend.
- "Now class," she said, "my name is Mrs. Chubbie. I know how most of you would like to pronounce it, but the correct pronunciation is Mrs. Shew-bay." "It's Jan-eece," the goth-girl says. "Pardon me?" Mrs Shew-bay asks very properly. "My name is pronounced Jan-eece. Not Janice." The whole class tries to stop from laughing out loud at this. "I've changed since last year. Janice is the name of some average, boring student. Do I look average to you?"
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How to Spell Janice in ASL
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