Nancy

Meaning of Nancy

Nancy means "grace" or "favor." It's often considered a shortened version of the name Ann or Anne.

Nancy has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nancy

After ranking as high as #223 in 2001, Nancy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nancy

• Nancy Pelosi
  U.S. politician, Speaker
• Nancy Reagan
  Former First Lady
• Nancy Kerrigan
  Olympic figure skater
• Nancy Meyers
  Film director, screenwriter
• Nancy Wilson
  Musician, Heart guitarist

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Questions about the name Nancy

What does the name Nancy mean?

Nancy means nancy means "grace" or "favor." it's often considered a shortened version of the name ann or anne, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Nancy a boy's or a girl's name?

Nancy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nancy?

Nancy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nancy most popular?

Nancy peaked at #223 in 2001.