Lance
Pronunciation: [ l-ANS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 345 babies have been named Lance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,495 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,495
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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African origin
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Old Irish Sionainn origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Lance
Lance is a girl name .
Is Lance a boy or girl name? Lance is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,495 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #843. Lance is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lance is currently ranked #64,495 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lance include Lan, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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