Nancy Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Nancy is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nancy has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Nancy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2557th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 858th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1050th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1776th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2729th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13297th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 92nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 52nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 127th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 299th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 858th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nancy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nancy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nancy"
"Nancy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2557th of 7545 | 164 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 858th of 6773 | 997 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1050th of 7552 | 966 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1776th of 10718 | 410 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2729th of 16616 | 357 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13297th of 24088 | 44 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 92nd of 9107 | 53,741 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9th of 9204 | 287,503 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8th of 12526 | 497,868 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 52nd of 19264 | 95,772 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 127th of 27321 | 37,756 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 299th of 35406 | 16,936 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 858th of 30306 | 3,784 |
Regional Popularity of "Nancy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.59% 643rd/1546 |
40.04% 623rd/1556 |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.29% 875th/2227 |
29.96% 728th/2430 |
- |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
43.32% 1509th/3483 |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
41.02% 1659th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
44.86% 2330th/5194 |
18.89% 1193rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nancy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
8.33% 118th/1416 |
5.22% 72nd/1379 |
3.13% 74th/2366 |
7.71% 88th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
0.45% 7th/1546 |
0.51% 8th/1556 |
0.64% 15th/2353 |
0.58% 9th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
0.31% 7th/2227 |
0.41% 10th/2430 |
0.56% 16th/2853 |
0.36% 10th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
2.08% 61st/2937 |
1.09% 38th/3483 |
1.85% 65th/3518 |
1.36% 55th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.83% 215th/3685 |
3.60% 161st/4475 |
2.91% 151st/5194 |
1.12% 71st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.34% 428th/4582 |
6.86% 354th/5164 |
4.49% 328th/7313 |
2.67% 199th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.50% 976th/3984 |
16.00% 718th/4487 |
13.57% 926th/6822 |
13.00% 816th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nancy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nancy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.