Janice Roeder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Roeder — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Roeder 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 Roeder: Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and . 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: Roeder

English

Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and .

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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 Roeder

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 Roeder:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Roeder?
The surname Roeder originates from English. Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and .
What are the origins of the name Janice Roeder?
The name Janice Roeder combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Roeder originates from English.
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