Janice Babin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Babin — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Babin is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Janice is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant. The surname Babin: Brian Babin (born 1948), American dentist and politician from Texas Éric Babin (1959–2021) is a New Caledonian politician Gustave Babin (1865–1939), French journalist Jason Babin (born 1980), American football player Jean-Sylvain Babin (born 1986), Martiniquais football player Lucas Babin (born 1979), American actor Magali Babin (born 1967), Canadian musician, composer and performance artist Mark Babin, American politician María Teresa Babín Cortés (1910–1989), Puerto Rican educator, literary critic, and essayist whose father was born in the French insular region of Guadeloupe Mitch Babin (bor. Janice is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 442K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janice

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.

Surname: Babin

French

Brian Babin (born 1948), American dentist and politician from Texas Éric Babin (1959–2021) is a New Caledonian politician Gustave Babin (1865–1939), French journalist Jason Babin (born 1980), American football player Jean-Sylvain Babin (born 1986), Martiniquais football player Lucas Babin (born 1979), American actor Magali Babin (born 1967), Canadian musician, composer and performance artist Mark Babin, American politician María Teresa Babín Cortés (1910–1989), Puerto Rican educator, literary critic, and essayist whose father was born in the French insular region of Guadeloupe Mitch Babin (bor.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janice Babin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janice Babin:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Janice?
The first name Janice originates from Hebrew. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.
When was Janice most popular?
The name Janice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Babin?
The surname Babin originates from French. Brian Babin (born 1948), American dentist and politician from Texas Éric Babin (1959–2021) is a New Caledonian politician Gustave Babin (1865–1939), French journalist Jason Babin (born 1980), American football player Jean-Sylvain Babin (born 1986), Martiniquais football player Lucas Babin (born 1979), American actor Magali Babin (born 1967), Canadian musician, composer and performance artist Mark Babin, American politician María Teresa Babín Cortés (1910–1989), Puerto Rican educator, literary critic, and essayist whose father was born in the French insular region of Guadeloupe Mitch Babin (bor.
What are the origins of the name Janice Babin?
The name Janice Babin combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Babin originates from French.
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