Girl · #13,386 in 2026

Nency

Name: Popularity of the name Nency in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nency, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,386

Peak Rank

#9,284 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1995

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#9284

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nency

Nency first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 5 Nencys were born — ranking #9,284 that year. As of 2026, Nency ranks #13,386 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Nencys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nency

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nency is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nancy
Nanci
Nancey
Nancee
Nessie
Muncie
Mincy
Nessi
Muncy
Mincey
Neni
Nesi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nency

What does the name Nency mean?

Nency is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nency in 2026?

In 2026, Nency ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nency most popular?

Nency reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #9,284 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nency a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nency is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nency?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nency include Adale, Alodie, Anaida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nency

Nency is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Nency's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #9,284. Use the chart and map above to compare Nency's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.