An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
Nanci is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Nancy, which evolved from Nan, a diminutive of Anne, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace, favor.' The -i ending was a mid-century styling choice for a more playful, modern feel.
Nanci was used in the 1950s through 70s as a distinctive variant of the very popular Nancy. Singer Nanci Griffith — the Texas-born folk and country artist — gave this spelling a distinctly musical, literary identity.
Nanci has 87+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1928.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 60 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 396 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 502 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 444 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 640 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 1,302 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 1,908 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 1,006 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 205 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17015 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12740 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14189 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11952 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7335 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6824 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8760 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6499 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4035 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4545 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3705 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3605 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3168 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3002 |
| 2001 | 59 | #2590 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2731 |
| 1999 | 40 | #3232 |
| 1998 | 39 | #3206 |
| 1997 | 33 | #3515 |
| 1996 | 48 | #2616 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1928–2022) · Methodology