Rance

Rance is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Rance at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rance

Rance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rance first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #973 in 1890, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 2,992 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rance in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#973 in 1890
Peak year
1962
Babies named Rance in 2024
10
Total since 1880
2,992

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rance mean?

The meaning of Rance is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rance a boy or girl name?

Rance is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rance?

Rance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rance?

Rance first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #973 in 1890, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].