Nacy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAY-see / /ˈneɪ.si/English; Latin
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Nancy; Latin: Grace
Historical & Cultural Background
Nacy is often considered a diminutive form of Nancy, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace.' The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century. It has been used as a standalone name, though less commonly than its variants. Nacy may also reflect a modern trend of creating unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Nacy is a less common name and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nancy
International Variants
- Nanci (Spanish)
- Nancee (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nacy was first seen in the United States in 1967. Nacy has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Nacy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nacy (1982)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |