Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace, Favor, Full of Grace, God's Flavour
Pronunciation: NAN-see, /ˈnænsi/, N AE N S IY
Popularity Rank: #181
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Naomi', meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight'. It has been used as an English given name since the 18th century.
The name Nancy is of Hebrew origin and means Grace, Favor, Full of Grace, God's Flavour, Pleasantness or delight, A Bird. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nancy is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, Mexico, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NAN-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnænsi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AE N S IY
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Nancy is recorded 231,058 times globally, ranking it as the 181th most common name worldwide.
Nancy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 56,924 occurrences, making it the 57th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Nancy is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #57 | 1 : 32 |
| Colombia | #86 | 1 : 41 |
| Mexico | #125 | 1 : 49 |
| Peru | #48 | 1 : 61 |
| Egypt | #441 | 1 : 179 |
| Chile | #106 | 1 : 51 |
| Italy | #469 | 1 : 131 |
| Belgium | #47 | 1 : 47 |
| Bolivia | #89 | 1 : 71 |
| Canada | #71 | 1 : 72 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nancy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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