Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Yancy
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1959
Peak era
1959
Peak births
123
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Yancy
How many people are named Yancy?
An estimated 1,901 living Americans are named Yancy.
How rare is Yancy?
Yancy is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.1% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Yancy?
The median age of a living American named Yancy is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 58 years old.
Is Yancy still popular?
Not especially. Yancy has been declining since its 1959 peak and registered 6 births in 2025.
1886Peak 19592025
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
95.1%
2025
6
All-time
2,433