Yancey Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Yancey is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Yancey has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yancey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2910th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3488th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2424th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3027th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6399th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15145th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25257th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Yancey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yancey"

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 "Yancey"

"Yancey" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2910th of 7545 129
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3488th of 6773 83
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2424th of 7552 215
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1467th of 10718 559
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3027th of 16616 304
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6399th of 24088 181
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 15145th of 23106 27
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 17532nd of 19264 7
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 24966th of 27321 7
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 25257th of 35406 20

Regional Popularity of "Yancey" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 100.00%
1743rd/1743
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
1461st/1461
100.00%
2458th/2458
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
3031st/3031
100.00%
3080th/3080
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
5022nd/5022
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Yancey" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Yancey"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Yancey" 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.