Will my child share the name Lance with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Lance per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lance in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lance becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lance has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 322 places in the last five years. Its peak was #513 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Lance popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lance is more popular in the US (#841) than in the UK (#1595). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1595

Lance

Lance is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lance in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1595

US Rank #841

About the Name Lance

Lance has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 322 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #513 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lance is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #841, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.