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Yancy

Yancy is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Yancy?

Recorded births named Yancy by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,951 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Yancy's popularity over time

Babies named Yancy per year — United States (1886–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (123/yr).

When was Yancy popular?

Yancy reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #1595 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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