Nanci
Nanci is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Nanci is a spelling variant of Nancy, which originally arose as a medieval diminutive of Agnes or Anne. Rooted in Hebrew through Anne, it is understood to mean 'favor' or 'grace.' While popular in the mid-20th century, the spelling Nanci remains a rare alternative today.
Popularity in the United States
6,474 babies in the United States have been named Nanci since 1880. It ranks #2115 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.1 %)
- NY (12 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 205 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,006 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,908 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,302 |
| 1970-1980 | 640 |
| 1980-1990 | 444 |
| 1990-2000 | 502 |
| 2000-2010 | 396 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Nanci
- Nanci Griffith: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Nan, Nanc
Fun facts
- Nanci offers a modern, creative 'i' ending to the classic English name Nancy.
- Through its connection to Anne, the name traces back to the Hebrew name Hannah.