Lance
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Land; Spear
Background: The name Lance originates from the Old French word 'lance,' meaning 'spear.' This term is derived from the Latin word 'lancea,' which also translates to 'spear' and refers to a long, thrusting weapon.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#299
Total births
105,908
Most popular decade
1970s
(65,757 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-300 ranks)
Years in Top 100
2
First recorded year
1899
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1899
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,051
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 4,160
- Peak rank
- #76
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 290
- Recent rank
- #841
Female
- First year
- 1956
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,325
- Peak year
- 1979
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #3,541
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,098
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).