Yancey
Yancey is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Son of Jan; little John.
Origin and history
Yancey is a surname-derived masculine name of Dutch origin, stemming from Jansen or Jantje, meaning 'son of Jan' or 'little John'. Historically associated with the early American Dutch settlements and later the American South, it remains an uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,503 babies in the United States have been named Yancey since 1880. It ranks #3235 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- GA (20.4 %)
- AL (17.2 %)
- AR (5.4 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 45 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 69 |
| 1960-1970 | 260 |
| 1970-1980 | 385 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Yancey
- Yancey Thigpen: American football player
- Yancey Arias: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- The name originated as a Anglicized phonetic spelling of Dutch patronymics like Jansen or Jantje during colonial times.
- Yancey became notably established as a given name in the American South during the 19th and early 20th centuries.