Janice
Peaked at #21 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1894, Janice has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Janice — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#21
in 1951
Current rank
#2250
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1894–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Janice reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #21 nationally with 15,959 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1330 (2014) to #2250 (2024) — a 41% drop.
As of 2024, Janice ranks #2250 nationally for girls, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,250 | 83 |
| 2023 | #2,007 | 98 |
| 2022 | #2,129 | 90 |
| 2021 | #2,175 | 86 |
| 2020 | #1,962 | 97 |
| 2019 | #1,532 | 141 |
| 2018 | #1,435 | 154 |
| 2017 | #1,501 | 148 |
Janice — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#933
in 1940
Last ranked
#7775
in 1988
Years tracked
58
1926–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1926, Janice reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #933 nationally with 47 babies given the name that year.
Janice hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1988, when it stood at #7775.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #7,775 | 5 |
| 1987 | #6,448 | 6 |
| 1986 | #4,631 | 9 |
| 1985 | #4,885 | 8 |
| 1983 | #5,797 | 6 |
| 1979 | #5,660 | 6 |
| 1978 | #4,758 | 7 |
| 1976 | #5,980 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Janice most popular?
Janice was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #21 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Janice becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Janice?
At least 407,532 babies have been recorded with the name Janice in the US since 1894, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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