Nancy vs. Ann: which name is older?
The average Nancy is 68 and the average Ann is 65, so Nancy is the older name, by about 3 years.
Nancy
Ann
When was each name popular?
Nancy peaked first, in 1947 (after World War II). Ann peaked in 1957, 10 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 630,000 Nancys and about 250,000 Anns alive in the US, so there are about 2 times as many Nancys as Anns.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Nancys and over 99% of living Anns are women.
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Nancy or Ann: questions
Which is older, Nancy or Ann?
The average Nancy is 68 and the average Ann is 65, so Nancy is the older name, by about 3 years.
How old is the average Nancy?
The average Nancy in the US is 68; half of all living Nancys are between 62 and 78.
How old is the average Ann?
The average Ann in the US is 65; half of all living Anns are between 57 and 76.
Which is more common, Nancy or Ann?
There are about 630,000 Nancys and about 250,000 Anns alive in the US, so there are about 2 times as many Nancys as Anns.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this