Nancy sits comfortably in the UK charts at #81 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#81
US Rank #921
About the Name Nancy
Nancy is holding steady in the rankings at #81. It reached its peak of #64 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since β the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 11 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Nancy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #921 β notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nancy
Unlikely. With around 578 UK babies named Nancy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nancy in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nancy has held a stable position around #81 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #64 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since β suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Nancy is more popular in the UK (#81) than in the US (#921). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Nancy include: Nancy Mace β Nancy Ruth Mace is an American politician serving as the U.; Nancy Carell β Nancy Walls Carell is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and The Office.; Nancy Pelosi β Nancy Patricia Pelosi is an American politician who was the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again....
Nancy ranks #921 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
578
UK babies named Nancy (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nancy
Likely around 1 other Nancy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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