Janice Nussbaum

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Nussbaum — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Nussbaum is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "God is gracious" (Janice) with "one who dwells near trees" (Nussbaum). 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 Nussbaum: Nussbaum is a surname of German origin. Variant spellings include Nußbaum and Nusbaum. The word means "one who dwells near trees", likely referring to hazelnut trees or walnut trees. People surnamed Nussbaum A. Edward Nussbaum (1925–2009), theoretical mathematician Adam Nussbaum (born 1955), American jazz drummer Alan Nussbaum (born 1947), American linguist Albert Frederick Nussbaum (1934–1996), bank robber and novelist Alex Nussbaum, comedian, actor and writer Arthur Nussbaum (1877–1964), German legal scholar Barry D. 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: Nussbaum

Meaning: one who dwells near trees

English

Nussbaum is a surname of German origin. Variant spellings include Nußbaum and Nusbaum. The word means "one who dwells near trees", likely referring to hazelnut trees or walnut trees. People surnamed Nussbaum A. Edward Nussbaum (1925–2009), theoretical mathematician Adam Nussbaum (born 1955), American jazz drummer Alan Nussbaum (born 1947), American linguist Albert Frederick Nussbaum (1934–1996), bank robber and novelist Alex Nussbaum, comedian, actor and writer Arthur Nussbaum (1877–1964), German legal scholar Barry D.

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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 Nussbaum

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 Nussbaum:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Nussbaum?
The surname Nussbaum originates from English. Nussbaum is a surname of German origin. Variant spellings include Nußbaum and Nusbaum. The word means "one who dwells near trees", likely referring to hazelnut trees or walnut trees. People surnamed Nussbaum A. Edward Nussbaum (1925–2009), theoretical mathematician Adam Nussbaum (born 1955), American jazz drummer Alan Nussbaum (born 1947), American linguist Albert Frederick Nussbaum (1934–1996), bank robber and novelist Alex Nussbaum, comedian, actor and writer Arthur Nussbaum (1877–1964), German legal scholar Barry D.
What are the origins of the name Janice Nussbaum?
The name Janice Nussbaum combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Nussbaum originates from English.
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