girl's name
Jenice
juh-NEES (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,930
Jenice is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jenice Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 318 |
| 1960s | 317 |
| 1970s | 289 |
| 1980s | 315 |
| 1990s | 253 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Jenice?
In 2021, Jenice was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jenice Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jenice
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenice Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenice over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenice
- English juh-NEES
Sibling Names for Jenice
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenice — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenice
How popular is the name Jenice?
In 2021, Jenice was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jenice a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenice is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenice?
Jenice has 2 syllables.
When was Jenice most popular?
Jenice peaked in 1961, when 56 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.