Jance
Jance is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,983 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Jance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,983 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,983
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Jance is also used as a boy name, ranked #42853.
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About the Name Jance
Jance is a girl name .
Is Jance a boy or girl name? Jance is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,983 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,853. Jance is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jance is currently ranked #63,983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jance include Jan, Jay, and Janie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis