Jenice
Below 5 births
About Jenice
Jenice is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Janice or a feminine form of Denis/Dennis. If derived from Janice, it ultimately comes from the Hebrew name John ('God is gracious'), while a connection to Dennis links it to the Greek god Dionysus. The spelling with 'Je-' gives it a soft, gentle pronunciation while maintaining the familiar '-ice' ending found in names like Bernice and Clarice. Though never reaching high popularity rankings, Jenice saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name carries a vintage charm with its soft consonants and flowing quality, making it both distinctive and accessible for contemporary parents seeking something uncommon yet familiar-sounding.
Pronounced JEN-is.
As of October 2026, Jenice ranked #16296 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #1504 in 1961.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Jenice on lists
Famous Jenices
- Jenice Dena (Sab
bion) Portlock aka Sabi, American pop singer,songwriter
Jenice in pop culture
- Jenice Manheim
character on TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation"