Clancey
Pronunciation: [ kl-ANS-ee ]
Clancey is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,833 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Clancey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 71 babies have been named Clancey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clancey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,833 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,833
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Clancey is also used as a girl name, ranked #60786.
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About the Name Clancey
Clancey is a boy name .
Is Clancey a boy or girl name? Clancey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,833 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,786. Clancey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Clancey is currently ranked #33,833 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clancey include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clancey include Clancy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis