Clancy
Clancy is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Son of the red-haired warrior.
Origin and history
Clancy is an English name derived from the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh, meaning 'son of the red warrior'. Historically used as a surname, it transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,425 babies in the United States have been named Clancy since 1880. It ranks #3295 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1753.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.3 %)
- TX (38.3 %)
- UT (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Famous people named Clancy
- Clancy Brown: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh, where 'flann' means ruddy or red and 'cath' means battle.
- Clancy is part of a longstanding English-language tradition of using traditional Irish surnames as masculine given names.