Yancy Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Yancy is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Yancy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male 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 male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yancy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2802nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2923rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1568th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1133rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2067th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5150th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12223rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8845th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7808th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11425th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yancy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yancy"
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 "Yancy"
"Yancy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2802nd of 7545 | 139 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2923rd of 6773 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1568th of 7552 | 477 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1133rd of 10718 | 841 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2067th of 16616 | 524 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5150th of 24088 | 250 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12223rd of 23106 | 48 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8845th of 19264 | 61 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8171st of 27321 | 135 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7808th of 35406 | 227 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11425th of 30306 | 95 |
Regional Popularity of "Yancy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2289th/2289 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 1241st/1241 |
100.00% 1258th/1258 |
100.00% 1355th/1355 |
100.00% 1364th/1364 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1190th/1190 |
100.00% 1476th/1476 |
100.00% 1296th/1296 |
100.00% 1325th/1325 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 1958th/1958 |
100.00% 2285th/2285 |
100.00% 2457th/2457 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 3713th/3713 |
100.00% 4396th/4396 |
100.00% 4267th/4267 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yancy" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4308th/4308 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 5527th/5527 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yancy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yancy" 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.