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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jancy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jancarlos|Jandel
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Jancy

JAN-see · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16306 in 2022

Peak: #16133 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16306 in 2022

Peak: #16133 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #16306 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Jancy scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishVintageGirl2-syllableDiminutivePlayfulMid-centuryRetro
Character
creative spiritindependent thinkingvibrant energyadaptable nature
STRONG
High confidence

Jancy is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Jancy at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive or pet form of Jane, derived from Jeanne/Joan. Jane traces to Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'
Language root:English · diminutive suffix -y
Peak rank:#16133 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NancyJanis◈JanineJanieFancyDaisy
Similar Style
BetsyPeggyLucySallyMollyGigi
Works well with
BetsyPatsyLucyAnnieCharlie◈Tommy
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jancy · Overview
Summary

Jancy is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Vintage · Playful character
Jancy carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
jancy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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