Janice Sturm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Sturm — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Sturm 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 Sturm: Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor. 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: Sturm

English

Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.

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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 Sturm

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 Sturm:

7
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Sturm?
The surname Sturm originates from English. Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.
What are the origins of the name Janice Sturm?
The name Janice Sturm combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sturm originates from English.
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