Nancy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Grace; Favor
Background: The name Nancy originates as a diminutive of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The use of Nancy became popular in English-speaking regions in the 18th century, further solidifying its presence as an independent given name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#13
Total births
1,007,116
Most popular decade
1940s
(757,929 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-164 ranks)
Years in Top 100
80
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1889
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #789
- Peak year
- 1938
- Peak year births
- 91
- Peak rank
- #622
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,354
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 410
- First year rank
- #62
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 32,445
- Peak rank
- #7
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 288
- Recent rank
- #919
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).