Nancy
girl name#965 in 2025Nancy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 1950, ranks #965 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#965
rank today
#6
peak (1950)
265
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #70 |
| 1890s | #93 |
| 1900s | #110 |
| 1910s | #103 |
| 1920s | #65 |
| 1930s | #11 |
| 1940s | #7 |
| 1950s | #9 |
| 1960s | #29 |
| 1970s | #78 |
| 1980s | #114 |
| 1990s | #166 |
| 2000s | #309 |
| 2010s | #746 |
| 2020s | #942 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nancy has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 668,000 people named Nancy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nancy alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nancy in 2025?
- Nancy ranks #965 among US girl names in 2025, with 265 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nancy most popular?
- Nancy peaked in 1950, reaching #6 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nancy with classmates?
- Nancy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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