Nancy
Meaning: Grace and divine favor — a gift from God
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #442
Total births: 524
History: In the hurling strongholds of Wexford and Waterford, Nancy would feel right at home. The name shares the energy of ash on sliotar, the roar after a goal scored beneath floodlights on a winter evening. It belongs to a tradition where sport and community are inseparable.
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| Current rank (2025) | #99 |
| Babies named Nancy in 2025 | 48 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 524 |
| Peak year | 2025 (48 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #99 |
| Years in records | 1965–2025 (50 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 98 spots |
Frequently asked about Nancy
What does the name Nancy mean?
Nancy means “Grace and divine favor — a gift from God” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Nancy?
Nancy has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace and divine favor — a gift from God”.
How popular is Nancy in Ireland?
Nancy ranked #99 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 48 babies that year.
When was Nancy most popular?
Nancy peaked in 2025 with 48 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Nancy a boy or girl name?
Nancy is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Nancys in registered births are female.
Is the name Nancy rising or falling in popularity?
Nancy has risen 98 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #197 in 2020 to #99 in 2025.
How long has Nancy been recorded in Ireland?
Nancy appears in birth records in Ireland across 50 years — from 1965 through 2025.