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An English elaboration of Jane, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It gained significant popularity in the early 20th century after being used in the 1899 novel 'Janice Meredith' by Paul Leicester Ford. While it was a top name for decades, it is now considered a vintage choice.
Less common today
Janice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #476 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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