Lance
girl nameLance entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #3541 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#3541
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5659 |
| 1960s | #4975 |
| 1970s | #4774 |
| 1980s | #5884 |
| 1990s | #11615 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lance are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lance alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lance in 2025?
- Lance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lance most popular?
- Lance peaked in 1979, reaching #3541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lance with classmates?
- Lance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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