Will my child share the name Janice with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Janice per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Janice in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Janice becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Janice is rising: up 2,397 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,364 in 1996.

Is Janice a good choice for a distinctive name?

Janice is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Janice a popular baby name in the United States?

Janice does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Janice

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Janice is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Janice in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Janice

Janice is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1763 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1364 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Janice is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Janice in their class.