Rance
Every Rance since 1882 — 3,002 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rance
Rance is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,095 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 3,002 American babies have been named Rance. Its peak came in 1962, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rance stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rance year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,095 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,182 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,631 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,583 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,029 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,390 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,694 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,025 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,662 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,341 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,233 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,766 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,965 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,116 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,438 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,153 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,058 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,425 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,072 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,596 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,402 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,906 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,607 |
| 1985 | 32 | #1,862 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,101 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,297 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,140 |
| 1965 | 49 | #1,063 |
| 1960 | 48 | #1,138 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,363 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,160 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,434 |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,285 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,106 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,567 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,731 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,428 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,424 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #973 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rance
- Rance Howard Actor · 1928–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rance in 2025?
Rance ranked #8,095 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rance?
3,002 babies have been named Rance in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rance most popular?
Rance peaked in 1962, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Rance a boy or girl name?
Rance is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rance rising or falling?
Rance is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rance?
Well-known people named Rance include Rance Howard (actor).