Yancey
Pronunciation: [ y-ANS-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Yancey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,257 babies have been named Yancey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yancey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,254 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,254
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Yancey
Yancey is a boy name .
Is Yancey a boy or girl name? Yancey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,254 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,182. Yancey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yancey is currently ranked #16,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yancey include Yan, Yanc, Yancy, Yancie, Yay, Yaie, and Yankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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