Nanny
Girl nameNanny has been given to 53 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
53
Peak year
1921 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nanny — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nanny.
Sibling name ideas for Nanny
Same era and popularity as Nanny, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nanny?
Nanny has been given to 53 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nanny peak?
Nanny peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Nanny a girl or boy name?
Nanny is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nanny are girls).
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