UnisexEnglish origin

Clancy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A red-haired warrior, spirited and brave.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#4527
Peak
#1734 in 1955

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1914: #297819141920: #390419201930: #409319301940: #251119401950: #189319501960: #233519601970: #356519701980: #312419801990: #287619902000: #365520002005: #434420052010: #507820102015: #409520152020: #45272020#1#5078

What Clancy Means

Clancy is a unisex name of English origin. A red-haired warrior, spirited and brave.

How Popular Clancy Is

Clancy currently ranks #4527 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1734 in 1955. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Clancy

  • Clancy is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Clancy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.

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Sibling Names for Clancy

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Questions About Clancy

What does Clancy mean?

Clancy is a unisex name of English origin. A red-haired warrior, spirited and brave.

How popular is Clancy?

Clancy currently ranks #4527 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1734 in 1955. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Clancy come from?

Clancy comes from English roots. Clancy is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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