How Many People Are Named Janica?

Complete statistics for the name Janica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janica
Very Rare
Slavic

Janica is a unique name with Slavic origins, meaning 'God's grace.' Only 1 in 578,984 Americans share this rare female name, making it very exclusive. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 28 births.

~570
Living in US
1 in 578,984
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's grace
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
2
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to bring harmony to situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,675
Worldwide Bearers
#100,242
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,312
🇺🇸 United States
658
🇫🇮 Finland
474
🇭🇷 Croatia
366
🇲🇪 Montenegro
213
🇲🇹 Malta
85
🇿🇦 South Africa
67
🇸🇪 Sweden
48
🇨🇴 Colombia
41
🇸🇮 Slovenia
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
570 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
136
Would be under 30 (23%)
398
Would be 30–60 (67%)
59
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 593 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janica Through the Generations

Janica has been a name that has seen its peaks and valleys over the decades. With only 593 total births recorded in the United States since records began, it's clear that Janica is a name that has always been on the rarer side. The name's current living bearers stand at 570, indicating a slow but steady decline in usage. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30, 67% aged 30-60, and 10% over 60, suggesting that while it may be less popular now, it was once a favored choice among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16
New York 5
Utah 5

✨ Similar Names to Janica

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janica's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Janica

How Many People Have the Name Janica?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 570 people in the United States currently share the name Janica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 578,984 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janica a Common or Rare Name?

Janica is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janica Mean?

Janica means "God's grace" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janica Most Popular?

The name Janica reached peak popularity in 1989, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janica?

Approximately 570 people named Janica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 593. That works out to roughly 1 in 578,984 Americans.

Is Janica a rare name?

Janica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 578,984 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janica mean?

Janica means "God's grace" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Janica more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janica are male and 100% are female.

When was Janica most popular?

Janica peaked in 1989 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US570
All-Time Births593
1 in X1 in 578,984
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1989
World Rank#100,242
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.