Janyce
girl nameJanyce entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #775 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#775
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #3810 |
| 1930s | #1339 |
| 1940s | #1042 |
| 1950s | #1587 |
| 1960s | #4095 |
| 1970s | #8548 |
| 1980s | #8958 |
| 1990s | #10207 |
| 2000s | #11148 |
| 2010s | #14998 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Janyce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janyce alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janyce in 2025?
- Janyce is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janyce most popular?
- Janyce peaked in 1938, reaching #775 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janyce with classmates?
- Janyce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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