Peak popularity
2006
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady
Holding steady.
Popularity of Yanci since 1990
Babies named Yanci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Yanci is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. Its peak year was 2006, but it has never entered the top 1000 and remains a stable but uncommon choice. The name's origins are unclear; it may be an invented name or a variant of Yanxi. Yanci is typically given to girls, and its usage has remained low over the decades.
Yanci first appears in U.S. records in 1990. It may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by Yanxi (a Chinese name) or a creative respelling of names like Yan- or -ci. Its usage has remained stable, with a peak in 2006.
Sibling names for Yanci
Names that share Yanci's style, for a brother or sister.
