National Janice Day is observed on June 2. Janice is a comparatively new name, and its popularity stems from American author Paul Leicester Ford’s use of the name for the protagonist of his novel “Janice Meredith.” Many of our favourite fictional characters have the name Janice, and many of us also know real-life Janices. Therefore, this day is dedicated to everyone who shares this name. Explore its origins and significance, and show the Janices you know how much you value their presence.
The background of National Janice Day
When “Friends” viewers hear the name Janice, the image and voice of one of the show’s most iconic recurring characters immediately come to mind. Her distinctive wheezing laughter and catchphrase, “Oh my God,” made her one of the most irritating yet endearing characters in the series. Several of our favourite film, television, and video game characters are also named Janice.
Janice was once a common name in the United States, particularly during the 1940s and 1960s. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means “God is gracious,” and was considered a feminine form of John. The historical novel “Janice Meredith” by Paul Leicester Ford was a significant contributor to Janice’s popularity. After the publication of the book in 1899, the name began to rise to the top of American female name listings.
After 1960, when the trend of naming children after the most prominent names waned in favour of finding more unique names, Janice’s popularity gradually declined. Despite this, many of our favourite individuals continue to bear the name.
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NATIONAL JANICE DAY ACTIVITIES
Date a woman named Janice
Do you have a relative or acquaintance named Janice? Perfect. Spend the day with them and transport them to an enjoyable location!
Include all Janices
List all the Janices in your neighbourhood or social circle. Then, express your gratitude for their positive influence on your life.
Create a card wishing Janice a “Happy Birthday”
People enjoy receiving holiday cards. Create personalised Happy Janice Day greeting cards and send them to every Janice you know.
5 JANICES-RELATED FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
John is the male counterpart of Janice.
There are 598,139 Janices in the United States.
Janice ranks 1,032nd among the most common first names in the globe.
Over 99.9% of individuals with the first name Janice are women.
In the 1950s, Janice was one of the top 25 most prevalent names.
NATIONAL JANICE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 2 | Friday |
| 2024 | June 2 | Sunday |
| 2025 | June 2 | Monday |
| 2026 | June 2 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | June 2 | Wednesday |
