Total births
1,425
Unisex name · since 1914
Clancy
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,425 babies named Clancy, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3228
- among boys today
- 1,425
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Clancy currently ranks #3228 among unisex names in America, with 1,425 babies recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Clancy has been recorded 1,425 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #3228 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3228 among boys today
- 1,425 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Clancy is currently the #3228 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,425 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3228
- among boys today
- 1,425
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Clancy vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3228
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Clancy was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
37 babies were named Clancy in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Clancy compares
1,425 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Clancy's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Clancy | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,425 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Clancy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Clancy's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Clancy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,228
Active since
1914
Clancy popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Clancy popularity over time - girls
585 total births recorded since 1921 (Clancy as girls' name)
Clancy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Clancy's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Clancy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 52
1920s
52 births
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 62
1940s
62 births
- 1950s
1950s
106 births
- 1960s
1960s
106 births
- 1970s
1970s
135 births
- 1980s
1980s
156 births
- 1990s
1990s
200 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s
2010s
214 births
- 2020s
2020s
174 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 214 births (15% of all-time use).
How Clancy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Clancy's total volume
Clancy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Clancy by state
Where Clancy concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 23 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Utah | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Clancy's total US births 2.2%
Even split
32 of 1,425 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clancy? ▼
1,425 babies have been named Clancy since 1914. It currently ranks #3228 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 37 births.
When was Clancy most popular? ▼
Clancy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Clancy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clancy are California (32 births), Texas (23 births), Utah (5 births).
Is Clancy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Clancy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,425 births, and as a girl's name it has 585 births.
How long has the name Clancy been used? ▼
Clancy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Clancy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clarence, Clayton, Claude, Clark, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Clancy's data
- Clancy's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (214 total births) through the 2020s (174) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Clancys (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Clancy
Nearby Names Like Clancy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clancy
Clarence Boy
#1551 303,564 births
Clayton Boy
#318 139,344 births
Claude Boy
#3335 91,337 births
Clark Boy
#437 50,851 births
Clay Boy
#544 40,252 births
Compare Clancy side by side: Clancy vs Clarence Clancy vs Clayton Clancy vs Claude
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Clancy
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clancy: #3228 Unisex Name - 1,425 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clancy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Clancy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.