Holding steady.
Popularity of Nancylee since 1927
Babies named Nancylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 133 |
| 1940s | 172 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nancylee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1927, a year that marked the start of its modest, decades-long use. The name reached its highest frequency in 1940, when compound names like Nancylee enjoyed particular popularity. Since then, its usage has remained steady but rare, and it has never cracked the national top 1,000. The name's structure reflects a broader trend of crafting distinctive, double-barreled names by joining a traditional female name with a fashionable suffix. While no specific top states are associated with Nancylee, its composition places it firmly within the mid-20th-century American naming tradition.
Nancylee is a modern compound name formed from Nancy, itself a medieval diminutive of Ann (derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'), and the popular suffix -lee (from Old English leah, meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1927 and saw its peak in 1940, reflecting a broader trend of hyphenated and compound names during the early to mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nancy, Nan, Nance, Lee
Sibling names for Nancylee
Names that share Nancylee's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maryanne, Bettylou, Peggyjean, Sueellen, Patsyruth
Brothers: Johnrobert, Williamhenry, Charlesedward, Davidmichael, Jamesthomas
