Yancy
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God's gift, long-lived
Origin: Arabic/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #11935 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Yan, meaning god's gift, long-lived.
Similar names: yaana, yan, yann, yanna, yanni, yannick, yachy, yana
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Yancy? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Yancy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yancy
What does the name Yancy mean?
Yancy means “God's gift, long-lived” from Arabic/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Yancy?
Yancy has Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “God's gift, long-lived”.
How popular is Yancy?
Yancy ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Yancy most popular?
Yancy peaked in 1959 with 123 babies registered that year.
Is Yancy a boy or girl name?
Yancy is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 82% of Yancys are boys and 18% are girls.
Is the name Yancy rising or falling in popularity?
Yancy has risen 4590 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15285 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Yancy been recorded?
Yancy appears in birth records across 112 years — from 1886 through 2025.