Nance
girl nameNance entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1597 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1597
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3155 |
| 1920s | #4009 |
| 1930s | #2041 |
| 1940s | #2289 |
| 1950s | #2367 |
| 1960s | #4808 |
| 1970s | #7393 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Nance are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nance alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nance in 2025?
- Nance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nance most popular?
- Nance peaked in 1932, reaching #1597 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nance with classmates?
- Nance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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