How Many People Are Named Nancy?
1,007,116
people in the United States are named Nancy
1 in 332 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#41
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.3006%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
32,502 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
NANT-see
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Previously a medieval diminutive of ANNIS, though since the 18th century it has been a diminutive of ANN. It is now usually regarded as an independent name. During the 20th century it became very popular in the United States. A city in the Lorraine region of France bears this name, though it derives from a different source.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 73.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
93,965
California
81,772
Pennsylvania
75,410
Illinois
62,714
Ohio
57,372
Michigan
49,057
Texas
43,635
Massachusetts
40,086
New Jersey
35,012
Indiana
27,699
💡 Fun Facts About "Nancy"
- 288 babies were named Nancy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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