Total births
1,255
Girls' name · since 1915
Jeanice
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,255 babies named Jeanice, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,255
- total births
- 1915–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Jeanice sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,255 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Jeanice recorded 1,255 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2011.
- 1,255 total births
- 1915–2011 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,255 girls have been named Jeanice since 1915, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,255
- total births
- 1915–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Jeanice was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
40 babies were named Jeanice in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Jeanice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jeanice's full recorded timeline at 1962, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jeanice at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Jeanice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2011
- Peak year (1960)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Jeanice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jeanice's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Jeanice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 50
1910s
50 births
- 1920s 73
1920s
73 births
- 1930s
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
127 births
- 1950s
1950s
227 births
- 1960s
1960s
233 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
122 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 57
2000s
57 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 233 births (19% of all-time use).
How Jeanice compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jeanice's total volume
Jeanice vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeanice by state
Where Jeanice concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jeanice's total US births 2.2%
Even split
28 of 1,255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeanice? ▼
Jeanice has been given to 1,255 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 40 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Jeanice most popular? ▼
Jeanice was most popular in the 1960s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Jeanice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeanice are California (28 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jeanice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jeanice since 1915 -- 97 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Jeanice? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jean, Jeanette, Jeanne, Jeannette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jeanice's data
- Jeanice's decade-level peak was the 1960s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jeanices (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jeanice
Nearby Names Like Jeanice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeanice
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Jeanne Girl
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Jeannette Girl
#5965 69,251 births
Jeannie Girl
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Compare Jeanice side by side: Jeanice vs Jean Jeanice vs Jeanette Jeanice vs Jeanne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jeanice: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,255 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeanice. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jeanice draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.