Vance Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vance is an Old English name meaning 'dweller by the marsh', deriving from the word 'fenn'. It evolved from Fenn to Vance, reflecting a geographical connection. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, especially as a first name in the United States. It carries traits of strength and uniqueness, with no biblical relevance.
The name Vance is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vance has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vance' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 447th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 466th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 395th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 494th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 800th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 899th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4171st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6852nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8881st out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Vance' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vance"
Pronunciation
/væns/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Vance is derived from the Old English word 'fenn', which refers to a marsh or bog. It originally indicated someone who lived near or in a marshy area.
Meaning
dweller by the marsh
Language Evolution
Fenn, Vance
Historical Usage
The name Vance gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, as a surname that transitioned into a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Vancio, Vansen, Vancy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vance is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Vance Joy - Australian singer-songwriter, Vance McDonald - American football player, Vance Packard - American social critic
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vance"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vance"
"Vance" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 447th of 7545 | 2,860 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 466th of 6773 | 2,877 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 395th of 7552 | 6,648 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 494th of 10718 | 4,262 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 702nd of 16616 | 3,177 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 800th of 24088 | 3,762 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 899th of 23106 | 2,942 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4171st of 9107 | 85 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6852nd of 9204 | 19 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8881st of 12526 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Vance" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.71% 449th/1416 |
39.59% 546th/1379 |
16.36% 387th/2366 |
48.25% 551st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.88% 462nd/1546 |
33.48% 521st/1556 |
19.34% 455th/2353 |
33.03% 511th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.39% 365th/2227 |
17.41% 423rd/2430 |
15.00% 428th/2853 |
12.40% 344th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.73% 462nd/2937 |
15.48% 539th/3483 |
14.33% 504th/3518 |
11.62% 470th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.81% 693rd/3685 |
17.72% 793rd/4475 |
15.42% 801st/5194 |
9.77% 617th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.10% 692nd/4582 |
20.26% 1046th/5164 |
12.48% 913th/7313 |
10.02% 748th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.20% 765th/3984 |
23.18% 1040th/4487 |
15.27% 1042nd/6822 |
13.42% 842nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vance" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vance"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vance" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.