How Many People Are Named Yancy?

2,945

people in the United States are named Yancy

1 in 113,752 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5869

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0009%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

123 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: YANT-see
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname, which was an Americanized form of the Dutch surname Jansen meaning "JAN (1)'s son".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
17.6%
Male
82.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 47.7 years old

Young (<30) 728
24.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,495
50.8%
Senior (>60) 722
24.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1886 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 160
Texas 110
New York 89
Louisiana 44
Alabama 21
Indiana 19
Florida 10
Ohio 10
South Carolina 7
Georgia 6

💡 Fun Facts About "Yancy"

  • 12 babies were named Yancy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1886
  • Most popular in California

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