Lance
Meaning
short form of Germanic names containing 'land'; also associated with the knight Lancelot
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lance peaked in the 1970s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lance
People given the name Lance in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lance deep dive
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