Janice
Pronunciation: [ j-AN-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janice first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 596 babies have been named Janice in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janice is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,553 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,553
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Janice
Janice is a boy name .
Is Janice a boy or girl name? Janice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,553 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,252. Janice is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janice is currently ranked #31,553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janice include Jan, Jani, Janiy, Janiie, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janice include Janiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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