Yancy
boy name#10695 in 2025Yancy entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #686 in 1959, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#10695
rank today
#686
peak (1959)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #889 |
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1900s | #1053 |
| 1910s | #2469 |
| 1920s | #2943 |
| 1930s | #3005 |
| 1940s | #2746 |
| 1950s | #2576 |
| 1960s | #1122 |
| 1970s | #1166 |
| 1980s | #1776 |
| 1990s | #2822 |
| 2000s | #5672 |
| 2010s | #8106 |
| 2020s | #11421 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Yancy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yancy alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 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 ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yancy most popular?
- Yancy peaked in 1959, reaching #686 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yancy with classmates?
- Yancy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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