Shannice
Of English origin, a variant of Shanice meaning "grace of God".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Shannice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shannice today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shannice births was 1988 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shannice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shannice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1988
9 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1994 SSA rank
#10,370
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Shannice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shannice from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shannice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shannice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shannice
The name Shannice is a relatively modern composite name that combines elements from various linguistic and cultural sources. It appears to have originated in the late 20th century, likely among English-speaking communities in North America or the Caribbean.
The first part of the name, "Shan," may derive from the Sanskrit word "shanti," meaning "peace" or "tranquility." This Sanskrit root has influenced names across various cultures, including Shannon in English and Shanti in Hindi. The second part, "nice," is an English word meaning "pleasing" or "attractive."
While the name Shannice itself does not have a long historical lineage, its component parts can be traced back to ancient languages and cultures. The Sanskrit influence reflects the enduring impact of Indian civilization on global naming traditions, while the English element highlights the name's modern, cross-cultural origins.
Records of individuals named Shannice are relatively scarce before the late 20th century. One of the earliest documented instances is Shannice Gabrielle Foster, an American singer and actress born in 1983. Another notable figure is Shannice Grigsby, an American professional basketball player born in 1985.
Other individuals who have borne the name Shannice include Shannice Antoinette Sims, an American musician born in 1988, and Shannice Graham, a Canadian soccer player born in 1995. Additionally, Shannice Yvette Smith, an American singer and songwriter, was born in 1986 and achieved some success in the early 2000s.
While the name Shannice is relatively new and its historical roots are somewhat obscure, it represents the ongoing evolution of naming practices, reflecting the blending of cultural influences in an increasingly interconnected world. Its unique combination of elements from diverse linguistic traditions is a testament to the richness and diversity of modern naming conventions.
People
Shannice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shannice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shannice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shannice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shannice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Shannice a common name?
We classify Shannice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shannice most popular?
The single biggest year for Shannice was 1988, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shannice is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shannice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shannice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.