Nancie
Nancie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Nancie is a variant spelling of Nancy, which originally arose as a diminutive of Anne or Annis before becoming an independent given name. It traces its ultimate roots back to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. Although moderately popular in the middle of the twentieth century in the U.S., it is rarely given to newborn girls today.
Popularity in the United States
3,296 babies in the United States have been named Nancie since 1880. It ranks #3100 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- PA (16.7 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 92 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 525 |
| 1940-1950 | 747 |
| 1950-1960 | 902 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Nancie
- Nancie Atwell: Educator, Author
Nicknames
Nan, Nannie, Nanette
Fun facts
- Nancie developed as a vintage spelling alternative to the far more common Nancy.
- The initial 'N' sound originally came from the medieval phrase 'mine Ann', which shifted over time to become Nan and eventually Nancy.