Janice Jump

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Jump — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Jump 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 Jump: Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer 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: Jump

Spanish

Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer

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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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Jump?
The surname Jump originates from Spanish. Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer
What are the origins of the name Janice Jump?
The name Janice Jump combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Jump originates from Spanish.
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