Vance
How to say it: VANS · /ˈvæns/
English surname from Old English meaning 'someone who lives near a fen or marsh'; transferred to given-name use.
Vance was the 973rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 200 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,005 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #973 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 200 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,576 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,005 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Steady across the decades, Vance never went out of use. Still close to its high in the 1960s, it should slip a little from here.
What goes with it
A single breathy syllable gives Vance a clipped and sturdy air. Vaughn makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vance is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Vance
- Vance D. Brand (born 1931)Test pilot and NASA astronaut
- Vance Joy (born 1987)Australian singer-songwriter
- Vance McAllister (born 1974)American businessman and politician
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