Yancy
girl nameYancy entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #5057 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#5057
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5350 |
| 1970s | #7089 |
| 1980s | #8501 |
| 1990s | #7674 |
| 2000s | #7568 |
| 2010s | #11395 |
| 2020s | #11525 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Yancy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yancy alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yancy in 2025?
- Yancy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yancy most popular?
- Yancy peaked in 1969, reaching #5057 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yancy with classmates?
- Yancy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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