girl's name
Tancy
TAN-see (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 40
Tancy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 6 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 1970, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tancy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Tancy?
In 1981, Tancy was given to 6 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 Tancy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tancy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tancy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tancy
- English TAN-see /ˈtænsi/
Sibling Names for Tancy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tancy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tancy
How popular is the name Tancy?
In 1981, Tancy was given to 6 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 Tancy a girl's or a boy's name?
Tancy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tancy?
Tancy has 2 syllables.
When was Tancy most popular?
Tancy peaked in 1970, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.