Find out how popular the first name Janeece has been for the last 35 years (from 1976 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Janeece by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Janeece is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Janeece.

The history of the first name Janeece

The name Janeece is a variant of the feminine name Janice, which has its origins in the ancient Roman name Janicia. Janicia itself is derived from the Latin word "Janus," the name of the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, who was often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.

Janice and its variants, like Janeece, were initially used in the Roman Empire and later spread across Europe during the Middle Ages. The name's association with the Roman deity Janus lent it a sense of duality and symbolic significance, representing the idea of looking both forward and backward, or embracing change and new beginnings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janeece can be found in the 13th-century French text "Roman de la Rose," where it appears as a variant spelling of Janice. However, it wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that Janeece gained more widespread use as a distinct name in its own right.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Janeece. One of the earliest recorded was Janeece de Montfort (1236-1301), a French noblewoman and the daughter of Simon de Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester. Another early bearer of the name was Janeece of Burgundy (1293-1348), a Duchess of Burgundy and Countess of Artois.

In more recent times, Janeece Bucaram (born 1957) is an Ecuadorian lawyer and politician who served as the First Lady of Ecuador from 1996 to 1997 during her husband's presidency. Janeece Bryant Wiggs (born 1959) is an American writer and psychologist known for her works on relationships and personal growth.

Other notable individuals named Janeece include Janeece Rader (born 1985), an Australian rules football player who has represented Western Australia in the national league, and Janeece Silk (born 1981), a British actress and singer best known for her role in the BBC children's series "The Story of Tracy Beaker."

While the name Janeece may not be as common as some other variants of Janice, its enduring presence throughout history reflects its rich heritage and connection to the ancient Roman culture and mythology.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Janeece was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Janeece, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!