Boys name · Illinois
Lance in Illinois
Lance was the 907th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Lance that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 4,675 babies Lance.
Popularity over time
Lance in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | 483rd |
| 1949 | 39 | 208th |
| 1961 | 107 | 156th |
| 1974 | 62 | 188th |
| 1987 | 67 | 192nd |
| 2000 | 37 | 333rd |
| 2012 | 23 | 485th |
| 2025 | 9 | 907th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 483rd in 1936 to 907th in 2025.
The most babies named Lance in Illinois in a single year was 169, in 1970. Its best showing was 98th among boys names in 1970.
Across the country, Lance reached its best rank of 26th in Hawaii (1962). See Lance in every state →
How popular is Lance in Illinois?
Lance was the 907th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Lance that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 4,675 babies Lance.
How many babies are named Lance in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Lance in Illinois. The most babies named Lance in Illinois in a single year was 169, in 1970.
What is the rank of Lance in Illinois?
Lance ranked 907th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 98th among boys names in 1970.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.