Lance
Male name · ↓ Falling
40,589
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
#821
Rank 2023
1901
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lance
Lance is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 40,589 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1900s | 36 births |
| 1930s | 326 births |
| 1940s | 1,743 births |
| 1950s | 3,925 births |
| 1960s | 7,948 births |
| 1970s | 8,659 births |
| 1980s | 7,576 births |
| 1990s | 4,693 births |
| 2000s | 3,957 births |
| 2010s | 1,337 births |
| 2020s | 389 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lance?
Lance has been given to 40,589 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 1,632 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #821.
Is Lance a boy or girl name?
Lance is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lance most popular?
Lance was most popular in 1970, when 1,632 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lance?
Lance first appeared in US records in 1901.