Nancy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gracious name of favor and kindness.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #893
- Peak
- #6 in 1950
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nancy Means
Nancy is a girl name of English origin. A gracious name of favor and kindness.
How Popular Nancy Is
Nancy currently ranks #893 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6 in 1950. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Nancy
- Nancy was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #6 in 1950.
- Nancy has been a top 100 name across 163+ years of American history.
- Nancy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Nancy
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nancy
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nancy.
Questions About Nancy
What does Nancy mean?
Nancy is a girl name of English origin. A gracious name of favor and kindness.
How popular is Nancy?
Nancy currently ranks #893 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6 in 1950. It has held steady.
Where does Nancy come from?
Nancy comes from English roots. Nancy was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #6 in 1950.
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