Nanci Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAN-see / ˈnæn.siEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Grace; Hebrew: He has favored
Historical & Cultural Background
Nanci is often considered a diminutive form of the name Nancy, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Anna. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a sense of charm and grace.
Trend Summary
Nanci has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nancy
International Variants
- Nanci (Spanish)
Famous people named Nanci
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nanci was first seen in the United States in 1928. Nanci has ranked as high as #806 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Nanci has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nanci (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 60 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 41 |
| 1942 | 63 |
| 1943 | 70 |
| 1944 | 100 |
| 1945 | 102 |
| 1946 | 116 |
| 1947 | 168 |
| 1948 | 159 |
| 1949 | 149 |
| 1950 | 158 |
| 1951 | 203 |
| 1952 | 220 |
| 1953 | 222 |
| 1954 | 201 |
| 1955 | 205 |
| 1956 | 216 |
| 1957 | 177 |
| 1958 | 152 |
| 1959 | 154 |
| 1960 | 153 |
| 1961 | 155 |
| 1962 | 121 |
| 1963 | 119 |
| 1964 | 140 |
| 1965 | 129 |
| 1966 | 144 |
| 1967 | 125 |
| 1968 | 118 |
| 1969 | 98 |
| 1970 | 106 |
| 1971 | 87 |
| 1972 | 80 |
| 1973 | 57 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 50 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 61 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 55 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |