Nancy
Nancy originated as a medieval diminutive of Anne, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It became an independent name in the 18th century and has maintained a sweet, approachable charm throughout its history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 259. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 541
- 2012: 437
- 2013: 412
- 2014: 371
- 2015: 345
- 2016: 310
- 2017: 314
- 2018: 326
- 2019: 298
- 2020: 295
- 2021: 279
- 2022: 267
- 2023: 281
- 2024: 290
- 2025: 265
- 2026 (projected): 259
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that ages well
- •Strong vintage appeal with potential for comeback
- •Associated with grace through its connection to Anne and Hannah
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Nancy Drew
Iconic fictional teen detective
Statistics
1,004,448
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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