Nancey
girl nameNancey entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1808 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1808
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3376 |
| 1920s | #4229 |
| 1930s | #3225 |
| 1940s | #2191 |
| 1950s | #2609 |
| 1960s | #4762 |
| 1970s | #6790 |
| 1980s | #10399 |
| 1990s | #11738 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Nancey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nancey alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nancey in 2025?
- Nancey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nancey most popular?
- Nancey peaked in 1946, reaching #1808 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nancey with classmates?
- Nancey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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