NAME PROFILE
Vance
Vance is an English name derived from a surname meaning 'dweller by the marsh,' originating from the Old English word 'fenn.' The name has a modern, strong sound and conveys a sense of adventure and resilience. It often evokes images of someone who is both grounded and daring, able to navigate challenges with grace and determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 27,150 |
| Gender | Male (74% / 26%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%NC — 21%PA — 20%CA — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Vance Joy (Singer-songwriter, *Riptide*) · Vance McDonald (NFL Player) · Vance Packard (Author, *The Hidden Persuaders*) · Vance Thompson (Entrepreneur, founder of Thompson & Co.) · Vance DeGeneres (Actor, producer, brother of Ellen DeGeneres)
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