How Many People Are Named Nancy?

Curious about how common the name Nancy is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 1,007,116
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 328 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 1,007,116 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nancy.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 328 people has this name.

This classification places Nancy in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Nancy

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 328 people

Total Count

1,007,116

Top 1%

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,945
Female: 1,004,171

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 75

  • Young (<30) 20,764
  • Adult (30–60) 121,996
  • Old (>60) 864,356

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 833
  • Alabama 11,914
  • Arkansas 7,689
  • Arizona 5,226
  • California 81,772
  • Colorado 8,276
  • Connecticut 16,062
  • DC 6,078
  • Delaware 2,440
  • Florida 16,192
  • Georgia 17,590
  • Hawaii 2,182
  • Iowa 16,536
  • Idaho 2,937
  • Illinois 62,714
  • Indiana 27,699
  • Kansas 10,759
  • Kentucky 17,734
  • Louisiana 8,170
  • Massachusetts 40,086
  • Maryland 14,527
  • Maine 6,658
  • Michigan 49,057
  • Minnesota 23,000
  • Missouri 21,998
  • Mississippi 8,193
  • Montana 2,893
  • North Carolina 26,252
  • North Dakota 3,313
  • Nebraska 8,009
  • New Hampshire 4,192
  • New Jersey 35,012
  • New Mexico 3,638
  • Nevada 1,169
  • New York 93,965
  • Ohio 57,372
  • Oklahoma 10,571
  • Oregon 9,049
  • Pennsylvania 75,410
  • Rhode Island 5,666
  • South Carolina 12,180
  • South Dakota 3,716
  • Tennessee 18,504
  • Texas 43,635
  • Utah 4,233
  • Virginia 23,410
  • Vermont 2,711
  • Washington 13,974
  • Wisconsin 26,871
  • West Virginia 13,689
  • Wyoming 1,526
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nancy?

Approximately 1,007,116 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nancy, based on statistical analysis.

Is Nancy a rare name?

Nancy is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.