Boy
Lance
land, territory
About Lance
Clean, direct, and unmistakably masculine, Lance cuts through complexity with straightforward appeal. This single-syllable powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, perfect for parents who value clarity and strength. The sharp consonant opening and soft close create dynamic tension that makes the name memorable without effort.
Lance has served everyone from medieval knights to modern athletes, demonstrating versatile adaptability across centuries and contexts. It pairs exceptionally well with longer middle and surnames, providing balance in full-name composition. The name requires no explanation, no spelling correction, no pronunciation guide—just pure, confident simplicity. For boys who will grow into decisive, action-oriented men, Lance provides the perfect verbal foundation. It's a name that never apologizes for itself, never fades into background noise, and never needs embellishment to make its point effectively.
Popularity of the Name Lance
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | #899 | ||||
| 1902 | #892 | ||||
| 1936 | #705 | ||||
| 1937 | #726 | ||||
| 1938 | #339 | #160 | |||
| 1939 | #322 | #109 | |||
| 1940 | #358 | #121 | |||
| 1941 | #371 | #157 | |||
| 1942 | #330 | #131 | |||
| 1943 | #357 | #121 | |||
| 1944 | #298 | #131 | |||
| 1945 | #299 | #124 | |||
| 1946 | #316 | #158 | |||
| 1947 | #275 | #154 | |||
| 1948 | #268 | #113 | |||
| 1949 | #263 | #113 | |||
| 1950 | #249 | #85 | |||
| 1951 | #245 | #89 | |||
| 1952 | #257 | #92 | |||
| 1953 | #262 | #101 | |||
| 1954 | #231 | #93 | |||
| 1955 | #221 | #81 | |||
| 1956 | #218 | #80 | |||
| 1957 | #222 | #76 | |||
| 1958 | #231 | #73 | |||
| 1959 | #203 | #68 | |||
| 1960 | #171 | #73 | |||
| 1961 | #173 | #69 | |||
| 1962 | #160 | #75 | |||
| 1963 | #166 | #60 | |||
| 1964 | #157 | #73 | |||
| 1965 | #169 | #73 | |||
| 1966 | #156 | #78 | |||
| 1967 | #152 | #90 | |||
| 1968 | #144 | #86 | |||
| 1969 | #103 | #93 | |||
| 1970 | #76 | #73 | |||
| 1971 | #98 | #94 | |||
| 1972 | #126 | #65 | |||
| 1973 | #148 | #70 | |||
| 1974 | #159 | #86 | |||
| 1975 | #163 | #101 | |||
| 1976 | #144 | #99 | |||
| 1977 | #139 | #127 | |||
| 1978 | #134 | #69 | |||
| 1979 | #142 | #62 | |||
| 1980 | #152 | #103 | |||
| 1981 | #160 | #66 | |||
| 1982 | #142 | #67 | |||
| 1983 | #135 | #43 | #359 | ||
| 1984 | #127 | #49 | |||
| 1985 | #130 | #52 | |||
| 1986 | #134 | #65 | #352 | ||
| 1987 | #142 | #82 | |||
| 1988 | #146 | #90 | #357 | ||
| 1989 | #165 | #83 | |||
| 1990 | #182 | #88 | |||
| 1991 | #197 | #98 | #267 | ||
| 1992 | #204 | #119 | #313 | ||
| 1993 | #230 | #127 | #321 | ||
| 1994 | #258 | #142 | #309 | ||
| 1995 | #257 | #226 | #360 | ||
| 1996 | #268 | #221 | #421 | ||
| 1997 | #298 | #671 | #187 | #402 | |
| 1998 | #316 | #690 | #235 | #417 | |
| 1999 | #287 | #867 | #255 | #464 | |
| 2000 | #267 | #923 | #302 | #493 | |
| 2001 | #256 | #982 | #275 | #477 | |
| 2002 | #261 | #994 | #329 | #429 | |
| 2003 | #269 | #860 | #371 | #482 | |
| 2004 | #275 | #951 | #487 | ||
| 2005 | #264 | #755 | #390 | #607 | #403 |
| 2006 | #319 | #817 | #396 | #542 | |
| 2007 | #372 | #352 | #591 | ||
| 2008 | #395 | #369 | #726 | ||
| 2009 | #438 | #271 | #574 | ||
| 2010 | #444 | #655 | |||
| 2011 | #468 | #349 | #699 | ||
| 2012 | #494 | #418 | #671 | ||
| 2013 | #568 | #627 | |||
| 2014 | #541 | #816 | |||
| 2015 | #604 | #739 | |||
| 2016 | #617 | #674 | |||
| 2017 | #636 | #714 | |||
| 2018 | #651 | #725 | |||
| 2019 | #664 | #762 | |||
| 2020 | #765 | #893 | |||
| 2021 | #804 | ||||
| 2022 | #788 | ||||
| 2023 | #814 | ||||
| 2024 | #840 | ||||
| 2025 | #862 | #830 | |||
| 1916 | #144 | ||||
| 1928 | #135 | ||||
| 1929 | #150 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lance
- Lancelot
- Lanzo
- Lancio
Names Similar to Lance
Nicknames for Lance
- Lan
- Lanny
- Ace
Famous People Named Lance
| Lance Armstrong | American cyclist and seven-time Tour de France champion |
| Lance Gross | American actor and photographer |
| Lance Henriksen | American actor famous for his roles in sci-fi and horror films |
| Lance Bass | American singer and member of the boy band NSYNC |
| Lance Mackey | Champion dog musher and winner of multiple Iditarod and Yukon Quest races |
| Lance Berkman | Former professional baseball player and World Series champion |
| Lance Stephenson | American professional basketball player |
| Lance Stroll | Canadian Formula 1 racing driver |
| Lance Thomas | American professional basketball player |
| Lance Barber | American actor known for his role in "Young Sheldon" |
| Lance Crouther | American actor and comedian |
| Lance Alworth | Former American football wide receiver and Hall of Famer |
| Lance Franklin | Australian Rules footballer |
| Lance Smith | American television host and personality |
| Lance Guest | American actor known for his role in "The Last Starfighter" |
| Lance Reddick | American actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "John Wick" |
| Lance Loud | American television personality and LGBT rights activist |
| Lance Cade | American professional wrestler |
| Lance LeGault | American actor known for his roles in various TV series and movies |
Characters Named Lance
| Lance Corporal Lance Hammersmith | Character from the video game series "Halo" |
| Lance Hunter | Character from the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Lance Sweets | Character from the TV series "Bones" |
| Lance Vance | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - Vice City" |
| Lance Bishop | Android character from the movie "Aliens" |