Nancye vs Nannie
Side-by-side comparison of Nancye and Nannie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Nancye | Nannie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,031 | 25,560 |
| Peak Year | 1944 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 36 | 655 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1912 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Nancye | Nannie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 3,165 |
| 1890ss | — | 3,599 |
| 1900ss | — | 3,391 |
| 1910ss | 49 | 4,997 |
| 1920ss | 141 | 5,243 |
| 1930ss | 243 | 2,740 |
| 1940ss | 288 | 1,438 |
| 1950ss | 221 | 640 |
| 1960ss | 72 | 232 |
| 1970ss | 17 | 93 |
| 1980ss | — | 16 |
| 1990ss | — | 6 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1912–1979.