The name Jannice has a Scandinavian origin and is derived from the name Jan or Johannes. It is believed to mean God is gracious or gift of God. Jannice is a variant spelling of the name Janice. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. An interesting fact is that in the mid-1900s, Jannice was often used as a feminine form of the name John. Overall, Jannice is a simple and formal name with a pleasant meaning.
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Root name
The root form of Jannice is
Jannice — meaning God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious.
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Modern usage
Jannice remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Jannice?
1959peak year
The name Jannice reached its peak in 1959, with 31 registrations (ranked #2034). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1922, roughly 37 years before its peak. Since then, the name has largely fallen out of use. Across all years on record, approximately 656 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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