UK girl's name
Shenice
French female name combining Charmaine and Denise, meaning "charming".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shenice is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shenice popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 10 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Shenice. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shenice ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 10 girls were registered as Shenice.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shenice as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
10 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Shenice mean?
The name Shenice is believed to have its origins in the French language, deriving from the name Cénice or Cécile. The name Cécile traces its roots back to the Roman family name Caecilius, which itself is derived from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind."
During the early Middle Ages, the name Cécile became popular among Christians, particularly in France and England, as it was borne by the semi-legendary St. Cecilia, a Roman martyr venerated as the patron saint of music. The name Shenice likely emerged as a variant pronunciation or spelling of Cénice, influenced by the French and English languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shenice can be found in the 16th century, when a woman named Shenice Dupont was mentioned in the parish records of a small village in Normandy, France. However, the name remained relatively uncommon until the late 20th century.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Shenice. In the 17th century, Shenice Bourgeois (1622-1687) was a French-Canadian colonist and one of the first European women to settle in what is now Quebec, Canada.
In the 19th century, Shenice Dubois (1839-1912) was a French author and poet who wrote several works celebrating the beauty of the French countryside.
In the early 20th century, Shenice Lalonde (1901-1978) was a Canadian artist known for her impressionistic paintings of rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life.
More recently, Shenice Graham (born 1988) is a contemporary American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in the R&B and soul genres.
Shenice Wilson (born 1973) is a British actress and television presenter, best known for her roles in the long-running soap opera EastEnders and various reality TV shows.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shenice over time
The chart below shows babies named Shenice registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shenice, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shenice by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shenice was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3206 | 37 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2710 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shenice
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shenice: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shenice in the UK right now?
In 2012, Shenice was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shenice most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 10 babies registered as Shenice in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shenice?
French female name combining Charmaine and Denise, meaning "charming".
How many people are called Shenice in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Shenice across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.