Nanci Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nanci is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Anna, meaning 'grace'. It evolved from historical forms such as Anna and Nancy. The name conveys traits of warmth and creativity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Nanci gained popularity in the 18th century and continues to hold a friendly image today.
The name Nanci is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nanci has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nanci' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1301st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 761st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1347th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2365th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4030th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21584th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nanci' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nanci"
Pronunciation
/ˈnæn.si/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Nanci is a variant of the name Nancy, which is derived from the Hebrew name Anna, meaning 'grace'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 18th century.
Meaning
grace
Language Evolution
Anna, Hannah, Nance, Nancy, Nanci
Historical Usage
The name Nancy became popular in the English-speaking countries in the 18th century, often used as a diminutive form of Ann or Hannah.
Variants & Derivatives
Nancy, Nance, Nan, Nana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nanci is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and creativity.
Famous People
Nanci Griffith, Nanci Pelosi
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nanci"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nanci"
"Nanci" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1301st of 9204 | 625 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 761st of 12526 | 3,188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1347th of 19264 | 1,303 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2365th of 27321 | 785 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4030th of 35406 | 553 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21584th of 30306 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Nanci" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nanci" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
63.45% 981st/1546 |
55.98% 871st/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
52.62% 814th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.23% 651st/2227 |
24.32% 591st/2430 |
50.68% 1446th/2853 |
21.23% 589th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.97% 1409th/2937 |
29.20% 1017th/3483 |
59.52% 2094th/3518 |
27.55% 1114th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
58.26% 3026th/5194 |
21.47% 1356th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
42.98% 3143rd/7313 |
36.78% 2745th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nanci"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nanci" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.