Vance

Vance 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 226 boys in the United States.

Vance at a glance

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

About the name Vance

Vance 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, Vance first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #328 in 1969, and in 2024 226 babies received the name — 26,811 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vance in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#328 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Babies named Vance in 2024
226
Total since 1880
26,811

Vance in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2547 in 2023
Babies named Vance in 2024
4
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vance mean?

The meaning of Vance 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 Vance a boy or girl name?

Vance is a boy name. In 2024, 226 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vance?

Vance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Vance?

Vance first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #328 in 1969, and 226 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].