Rance

Boy name

Rance has been given to 3,002 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1962. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Rance.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,002

Peak year

1962 (57 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rance — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lanceboy

106,184 babies since 1899

Vanceboy

27,150 babies since 1880

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Franzboy

2,864 babies since 1889

Mickyboy

3,146 babies since 1922

Staffordboy

2,850 babies since 1882

FAQ

How popular is the name Rance?

Rance has been given to 3,002 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rance peak?

Rance peaked in 1962, when 57 babies were given the name.

Is Rance a girl or boy name?

Rance is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rance are boys).

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