girl's name
Nanny
NAN-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 53
Nanny is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nanny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nanny?
In 1938, Nanny was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nanny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nanny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nanny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nanny
- English NAN-ee /ˈnæni/
Sibling Names for Nanny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nanny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nanny
How popular is the name Nanny?
In 1938, Nanny was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nanny a girl's or a boy's name?
Nanny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nanny?
Nanny has 2 syllables.
When was Nanny most popular?
Nanny peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.