Yancy
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Englishman
- Origin
- Native American
Yancy Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,427 baby boys have been named Yancy. The name peaked in 1959 with 123 US births that year (rank #691).
Top States for Yancy
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yancy births are: California (122), Texas (93), New York (89).
Other Native American-Origin Names Like Yancy
If you like Yancy's Native American origin, consider these related names: Abedabun, Abequa, Abeque, Abetzi, Abey. Browse all Native American names →
5-Letter Names Starting with Y
Names with Yancy's exact length and starting letter: Ya El, Ya-El, Yadra, Yafeu, Yaffa.
Quick Facts About Yancy
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Compare Yancy to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Yancy against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).