Nancye
girl nameNancye entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1272 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1272
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3249 |
| 1920s | #2530 |
| 1930s | #1548 |
| 1940s | #1662 |
| 1950s | #2335 |
| 1960s | #5205 |
| 1970s | #8131 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Nancye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nancye alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nancye in 2025?
- Nancye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nancye most popular?
- Nancye peaked in 1940, reaching #1272 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nancye with classmates?
- Nancye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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