How Many People Are Named Lance?
105,908
people in the United States are named Lance
1 in 3,163 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#661
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0316%
Of US population
Peak Year
1970
4,173 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LANTS
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Lanzo, originally a short form of names that began with the element land meaning "land". During the Middle Ages it became associated with Old French lance "spear, lance". A famous bearer is American cyclist Lance Armstrong (1971-).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1899 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
11,615
Texas
8,271
New York
6,117
Illinois
4,665
Michigan
4,436
Ohio
4,134
Pennsylvania
3,911
Louisiana
3,763
Florida
3,381
Missouri
2,860
💡 Fun Facts About "Lance"
- 290 babies were named Lance in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1970
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1899
- Most popular in California
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