Lance
Lance derives from the Old German name Lanzo, meaning "land" or "territory," and is also associated with the weapon, the lance, giving it a chivalrous, knightly quality. The name carries medieval warrior connotations and evokes images of nobility and strength.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 273. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 575
- 2012: 541
- 2013: 459
- 2014: 512
- 2015: 454
- 2016: 438
- 2017: 409
- 2018: 394
- 2019: 398
- 2020: 315
- 2021: 305
- 2022: 320
- 2023: 302
- 2024: 291
- 2025: 279
- 2026 (projected): 273
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce with no ambiguity
- •Has a strong, confident sound that works well in professional settings
- •Peak popularity was in the 1970s-80s, giving it a retro-cool feel today
- •Associated with the legendary Knight Lancelot from Arthurian legend
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Statistics
105,839
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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