Janice Rager

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Rager — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Rager 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 Rager: Chris Rager, American voice actor Jordan Rager (born 1994), American country music singer Mose Rager (1911–1986), American guitarist Roger Rager (1948–2022), American racing driver Yitzhak Rager (1932–1997), Israeli journalist, diplomat and a Likud mayor of Beersheba A♯1 Roller Rager, is a song by American heavy metal band CKY Early 20 Rager, is a song from the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, is the second studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi The Rager, is the third episode of The Vampire Diaries's fourth season 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: Rager

English

Chris Rager, American voice actor Jordan Rager (born 1994), American country music singer Mose Rager (1911–1986), American guitarist Roger Rager (1948–2022), American racing driver Yitzhak Rager (1932–1997), Israeli journalist, diplomat and a Likud mayor of Beersheba A♯1 Roller Rager, is a song by American heavy metal band CKY Early 20 Rager, is a song from the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, is the second studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi The Rager, is the third episode of The Vampire Diaries's fourth season

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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 Rager

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 Rager:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Rager?
The surname Rager originates from English. Chris Rager, American voice actor Jordan Rager (born 1994), American country music singer Mose Rager (1911–1986), American guitarist Roger Rager (1948–2022), American racing driver Yitzhak Rager (1932–1997), Israeli journalist, diplomat and a Likud mayor of Beersheba A♯1 Roller Rager, is a song by American heavy metal band CKY Early 20 Rager, is a song from the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, is the second studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi The Rager, is the third episode of The Vampire Diaries's fourth season
What are the origins of the name Janice Rager?
The name Janice Rager combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rager originates from English.
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