Lance
boy name#862 in 2025Lance entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #76 in 1970, ranks #862 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1899–2025
#862
rank today
#76
peak (1970)
279
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1900s | #1033 |
| 1910s | #1518 |
| 1920s | #1352 |
| 1930s | #1011 |
| 1940s | #313 |
| 1950s | #234 |
| 1960s | #155 |
| 1970s | #133 |
| 1980s | #143 |
| 1990s | #250 |
| 2000s | #311 |
| 2010s | #568 |
| 2020s | #812 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lance has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 93,000 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 ranks #862 among US boy names in 2025, with 279 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lance most popular?
- Lance peaked in 1970, reaching #76 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lance with classmates?
- Lance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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