Nanci
girl nameNanci entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #585 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#585
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4195 |
| 1930s | #2218 |
| 1940s | #852 |
| 1950s | #681 |
| 1960s | #919 |
| 1970s | #1649 |
| 1980s | #2363 |
| 1990s | #2609 |
| 2000s | #4185 |
| 2010s | #10019 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Nanci are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nanci alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nanci in 2025?
- Nanci is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nanci most popular?
- Nanci peaked in 1952, reaching #585 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nanci with classmates?
- Nanci will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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