Yancey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Yancey has English origins and means 'God is gracious.' It evolved from the name John through various forms including Jans. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the Southern United States, and is viewed as a traditional yet unique name. There are no direct biblical references associated with it.
The name Yancey is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Yancey has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yancey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2910th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3488th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2424th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3027th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6399th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15145th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25257th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Yancey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yancey"
Pronunciation
/ˈjæn.si/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Yancey is derived from the surname Yancey, which is believed to have originated as a variant of the English surname 'Jans,' which itself is a derivative of the given name 'John.' The surname may also have connections to the Old French name 'Jans' or the Latin 'Johannes.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
John, Jans, Yancey
Historical Usage
Yancey gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly in the Southern states, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Yancy, Yance, Yans
Modern Popularity & Image
Yancey is perceived as a unique and somewhat traditional name, often associated with Southern heritage and charm.
Famous People
Yancey Lewis, an American actor, Yancey Thigpen, a former American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yancey"
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 "Yancey"
"Yancey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2910th of 7545 | 129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3488th of 6773 | 83 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2424th of 7552 | 215 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1467th of 10718 | 559 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3027th of 16616 | 304 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6399th of 24088 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15145th of 23106 | 27 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25257th of 35406 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Yancey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
61.09% 1743rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
41.53% 1461st/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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67.73% 3031st/4475 |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yancey" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yancey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yancey" 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.