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Janice
GirlMeaning of Janice: English: 'God is gracious'
Janice is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 2422nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2771st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2422
70 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2771
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
407,605
First recorded 1894 · peak 1951
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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