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Yancy
OriginAmerican variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
Meaning"son of Jan; yankee"
About Yancy
Yancy has begun to rise in usage among baby girls, perhaps in part due to the similarity to the classically feminine name Nancy.
As of October 2026, Yancy ranked #8904 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #5450 in 1969.
Editor's take: The name Yancy is a girl's name meaning "son of Jan; yankee".
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