How Many People Are Named Yancy?
Complete statistics for the name Yancy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yancy is a very rare male name, with only 2,434 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 135,559 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1959 when 123 babies were named Yancy, but it's now declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 2,945 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yancy Through the Generations
Yancy has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1959 with 123 births. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a shift in naming trends. Currently, the average age of someone named Yancy is 50, indicating that many were born during the peak years. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 21% under 30, 52% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60, suggesting a name that has maintained a steady presence across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yancy's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Yancy
How Many People Have the Name Yancy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,168 people in the United States currently share the name Yancy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,522 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yancy a Common or Rare Name?
Yancy 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 Yancy Mean?
Yancy means "creative variant of Yancey" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yancy in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.
When Was Yancy Most Popular?
The name Yancy reached peak popularity in 1959, with 123 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 Yancy?
Approximately 4,168 people named Yancy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,168. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,522 Americans.
Is Yancy a rare name?
Yancy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,522 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yancy mean?
Yancy means "creative variant of Yancey" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Yancy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Yancy are male and 21% are female.
When was Yancy most popular?
Yancy peaked in 1959 with 123 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.