Yancey
boy nameYancey entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1074 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1074
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #2842 |
| 1920s | #3344 |
| 1930s | #3206 |
| 1940s | #2869 |
| 1950s | #2897 |
| 1960s | #1589 |
| 1970s | #1446 |
| 1980s | #2556 |
| 1990s | #3940 |
| 2000s | #7409 |
| 2010s | #9787 |
| 2020s | #9554 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Yancey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yancey alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yancey in 2025?
- Yancey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yancey most popular?
- Yancey peaked in 1894, reaching #1074 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yancey with classmates?
- Yancey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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