Nancy
Nancy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Nancy originated as an English medieval diminutive of Nan, a pet form of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah. Although predominantly used for females in modern times, it historically saw occasional use as a male given name in the United States. Today, male usage is exceptionally rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,945 babies in the United States have been named Nancy since 1880. It ranks #2382 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- NY (24.8 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 558 |
| 1940-1950 | 585 |
| 1950-1960 | 540 |
| 1960-1970 | 411 |
| 1970-1980 | 211 |
| 1980-1990 | 260 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Nancy originated in Middle English from phrase blending such as 'mine Anne' becoming 'Nan' and later 'Nancy'.
- Over 2,900 boys in the United States were officially registered with the name Nancy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.