Holding steady.
Popularity of Jancie since 1941
Babies named Jancie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jancie is a rare American name that first appeared in 1941. Its peak year was 1943, but it never achieved widespread popularity; it has not ranked in the top 1000 names. The trajectory has been stable with very low usage. The name is likely a variant of Jancy or a diminutive of Jane or Janice, reflecting a mid-20th century trend of creating feminine names with the -ie suffix. Parents who choose Jancie today may be drawn to its vintage, uncommon feel. It has not been recorded in any top states, further indicating its rarity.
Jancie appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by adding the -ie suffix to Jan or Jan- (from Jane, itself from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'). It may also be a variant of Jancy. The name has seen limited, sporadic use in the United States since the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan
Variants: Jancy
Sibling names for Jancie
Names that share Jancie's style, for a brother or sister.
