Ance
boy nameAnce entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2309 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2309
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3700 |
| 1940s | #2721 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ance are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ance alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ance in 2025?
- Ance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ance most popular?
- Ance peaked in 1944, reaching #2309 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ance with classmates?
- Ance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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