How Many People Are Named Yancey?
Complete statistics for the name Yancey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yancey, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,204 people in the US today, making up 1 in 274,072 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 48 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 1,537 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yancey Through the Generations
Yancey has seen a notable shift through the generations, with 228 individuals under 30, 856 aged between 30 and 60, and 453 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to see multiple generations but isn't as common among younger parents. With its peak in 1971 and a current average age of 54, Yancey is a name that's becoming less frequent, yet still holds a place in the hearts of those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yancey's English roots
📄 About the Name Yancey
How Many People Have the Name Yancey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,201 people in the United States currently share the name Yancey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,108 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yancey a Common or Rare Name?
Yancey is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yancey Mean?
Yancey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yancey in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Yancey Most Popular?
The name Yancey reached peak popularity in 1971, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yancey?
Approximately 13,201 people named Yancey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,201. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,108 Americans.
Is Yancey a rare name?
Yancey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yancey mean?
Yancey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Yancey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Yancey are male and 3% are female.
When was Yancey most popular?
Yancey peaked in 1971 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.