The nameJanice
Janice is an English girl's name, derived from Jane.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Jane, it goes back to Hebrew, "God is gracious".
Origin
English, based on Jane.
History
In France, Janice has been found since the 1950s and was mostly given from the 1990s to the 2010s, with a peak in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Janice
Janice in France
Janice was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 345 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Janice. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Janice in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Janice in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janice mean?
Like Jane, it goes back to Hebrew, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Janice?
English, based on Jane.
Is Janice a girl's or a boy's name?
Janice is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Janice?
Variants and related names of Janice include Janis.