Lancelot
boy name#6803 in 2025Lancelot entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1373 in 1908, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
#6803
rank today
#1373
peak (1908)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #3836 |
| 1920s | #4161 |
| 1930s | #3390 |
| 1940s | #3540 |
| 1950s | #3613 |
| 1960s | #3603 |
| 1970s | #4274 |
| 1980s | #4088 |
| 1990s | #5171 |
| 2000s | #6508 |
| 2010s | #9105 |
| 2020s | #9846 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Lancelot are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lancelot alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lancelot in 2025?
- Lancelot ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lancelot most popular?
- Lancelot peaked in 1908, reaching #1373 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lancelot with classmates?
- Lancelot will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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