Total births
167
Girls' name · since 1947
Nansi
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Nansi, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 167
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Nansi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 167 have been recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nansi has been recorded 167 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2009.
- 167 total births
- 1947–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
167 girls have been named Nansi since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 167
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Nansi was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
18 babies were named Nansi in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Nansi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nansi's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nansi at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Nansi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2009
- Peak year (1986)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Nansi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nansi's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Nansi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
56 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 56 births (34% of all-time use).
Nansi by state
Where Nansi concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 26.3% |
California share of Nansi's total US births 26.3%
44 of 167 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nansi? ▼
167 babies have been named Nansi since 1947. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1986 with 18 births.
When was Nansi most popular? ▼
Nansi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Nansi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nansi are California (44 births).
How long has the name Nansi been used? ▼
Records for Nansi go back to 1947, giving 63 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Nansi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nancy, Nannie, Nanette, Nan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nansi's data
- Nansi's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 2000s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nansis (44 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 Nansi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1947–2009 (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. "Nansi: Baby Name Since 1947 - 167 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nansi. 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 Nansi 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 July 2026.