Anice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anice originates from Greek, meaning 'pure' or 'untainted.' It evolved from the name Anastasia and reflects themes of renewal. Although it is less common today, it carries a vintage charm and positive traits associated with its meaning. There is no significant biblical relevance linked to the name.
The name Anice is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anice has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Anice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1790th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3778th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10888th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20558th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22670th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Anice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anice"
Pronunciation
/ˈænɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Anice is derived from the Greek name 'Anastasia,' which means 'resurrection.' It has evolved over time, often associated with notions of renewal and rebirth.
Meaning
pure, untainted
Language Evolution
Anastasia, Anice
Historical Usage
The name Anice gained popularity in the early 20th century as a variant of Anastasia, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Anastasia, Anais
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Anice is viewed as unique and has a charming, vintage appeal, often associated with kindness and purity.
Famous People
Anice McMullen, Anice E. Riddle
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anice"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anice"
"Anice" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1790th of 9107 | 382 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2254th of 9204 | 263 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3778th of 12526 | 196 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10888th of 19264 | 37 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20558th of 27321 | 16 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22670th of 35406 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Anice" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Anice" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Anice"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anice" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.