Holding steady.
Popularity of Nancey since 1914
Babies named Nancey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 179 |
| 1950s | 192 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nancey is a spelling variant of Nancy, a name that enjoyed considerable mid-century popularity. According to Social Security data, the name Nancey was first recorded in 1914 and reached its peak in 1953. Unlike the more common Nancy, which remained in the top 100 for decades, Nancey saw more limited use. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, though it remains an uncommon choice. The name's etymology traces back through Nancy to Hannah, ultimately from the Hebrew root meaning 'grace.' There are no top states strongly associated with Nancey, given its rarity.
Nancey is a spelling variant of Nancy, which originated as a diminutive of Ann or Agnes. Nancy has been used as an independent name since the 18th century. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States, where it was a top-100 name from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nan, Nance, Nanny
Sibling names for Nancey
Names that share Nancey's style, for a brother or sister.
