Lance
Peaked at #76 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1899, Lance has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lance — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3604
in 1979
Last ranked
#17615
in 2004
Years tracked
33
1956–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Lance reached its peak popularity for girls in 1979, ranking #3604 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Lance hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #17615.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #17,615 | 5 |
| 1991 | #10,911 | 7 |
| 1990 | #14,187 | 5 |
| 1989 | #5,693 | 15 |
| 1988 | #7,436 | 10 |
| 1987 | #6,555 | 11 |
| 1986 | #6,383 | 11 |
| 1985 | #7,952 | 8 |
Lance — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#76
in 1970
Current rank
#841
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1899–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1899, Lance reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #76 nationally with 4,160 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #541 (2014) to #841 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Lance ranks #841 nationally for boys, with 290 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #841 | 290 |
| 2023 | #818 | 300 |
| 2022 | #791 | 319 |
| 2021 | #802 | 305 |
| 2020 | #765 | 315 |
| 2019 | #664 | 398 |
| 2018 | #651 | 394 |
| 2017 | #636 | 409 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lance most popular?
Lance was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #76 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lance becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lance?
At least 105,908 babies have been recorded with the name Lance in the US since 1899, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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