Girl

Nancy

NAN-see

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew name meaning 'grace,' derived from Anna. Classic American name popular in the mid-20th century with timeless elegance.”

Popularity Over Time

Nancy US popularity rank over timeRank 991 in 2022 to rank 6 in 1950. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#6#499#9911900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #919 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

2

Nicknames

nan

Style

ClassicElegantVintageTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Nancy Drew
  • Nancy Reagan
  • Nancy Pelosi

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Anna

Hebrew Top 100

Sibling Name Ideas

David

Hebrew Top 50

Robert

Germanic Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

English-speaking cultures primarily

People Also Ask

Hebrew name meaning 'grace,' derived from Anna. Classic American name popular in the mid-20th century with timeless elegance.

Nancy is currently ranked #919 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Nancy include nan.

Names that pair beautifully with Nancy include David, Robert.