Nancy
Nancy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หnรฆnsi/ ยท [หnษษnsi]
Meaning and origin of Nancy
- A female given name.
Etymology
Medieval diminutive of Ann and Agnes. Compare Betsy, Patsy.
How popular is Nancy?
Since 1880, 1,004,448 girls and 2,945 boys in the U.S. have been named Nancy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #626 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #967 for girls, with 265 babies given the name.
Names similar to Nancy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Nancy
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Nancy FAQ
What does the name Nancy mean?
A female given name. Medieval diminutive of Ann and Agnes. Compare Betsy, Patsy.
How popular is the name Nancy?
Since 1880, 1,004,448 girls and 2,945 boys in the U.S. have been named Nancy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #626 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #967 for girls, with 265 babies given the name.
Is Nancy a boy or girl name?
Nancy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,004,448 girls and 2,945 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.