Nancy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAN-see / /ˈnæn.si/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Grace; English: Diminutive of Anne
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nancy originated as a diminutive of the name Anne, which has roots in Hebrew. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and has appeared in literature and media.
Trend Summary
The name Nancy has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nance
- Nan
International Variants
- Nanci (Spanish)
- Nansy (French)
Famous people named Nancy
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Fictional characters named Nancy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nancy was first seen in the United States in 1889. Nancy has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1938, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nancy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nancy (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 37 |
| 1932 | 44 |
| 1933 | 46 |
| 1934 | 47 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 63 |
| 1937 | 86 |
| 1938 | 91 |
| 1939 | 74 |
| 1940 | 72 |
| 1941 | 63 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1943 | 69 |
| 1944 | 63 |
| 1945 | 61 |
| 1946 | 63 |
| 1947 | 57 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 62 |
| 1953 | 48 |
| 1954 | 54 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 49 |
| 1957 | 57 |
| 1958 | 51 |
| 1959 | 54 |
| 1960 | 55 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 54 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |