Shanice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Shanice is an American English name that signifies 'God is gracious'. It likely evolved from similar names like Janice and Sharon, emerging as a unique form in the late 20th century. The name carries traits of creativity and individuality, while it does not hold any biblical relevance.

The name Shanice is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Shanice has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shanice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5252nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 512th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1645th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6448th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shanice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shanice"

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Pronunciation

/ʃəˈniːs/

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Origin

American English

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Etymology

Shanice is believed to be a modern coinage, likely influenced by names like 'Janice' or 'Sharon' combined with a unique phonetic twist.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Janice, Sharon, Shaniece

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Historical Usage

Shanice became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, especially in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of a trend for unique and creative names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Shaniece, Shan, Niece

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Shanice is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Shanice Wilson, Shanice Crawford

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shanice"

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 "Shanice"

"Shanice" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5252nd of 19264 159
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 512th of 27321 7,234
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1645th of 35406 1,962
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6448th of 30306 224

Regional Popularity of "Shanice" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Shanice" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 80.10%
2790th/3483
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
15.44%
569th/3685
8.25%
369th/4475
8.05%
418th/5194
13.23%
836th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
39.66%
1817th/4582
19.33%
998th/5164
19.77%
1446th/7313
37.99%
2835th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 94.54%
4242nd/4487
71.86%
4902nd/6822
77.15%
4842nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Shanice"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Shanice" 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.