Vance
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Marshland, dweller by the fen
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #1080 in 2025 with 200 babies born.
History: Vance surged in the 2020s. J.D. Vance wrote 'Hillbilly Elegy' — a memoir that shaped how America thinks about Appalachian poverty. The name carries both English surname heritage and contemporary political significance. Vance means the American class conversation.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Vance? About 1 in 16,643 babies born in 2025 were named Vance, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Vance
What does the name Vance mean?
Vance means “Marshland, dweller by the fen” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Vance?
Vance has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Marshland, dweller by the fen”.
How popular is Vance?
Vance ranked #1075 in 2025 — given to 200 babies that year.
When was Vance most popular?
Vance peaked in 1969 with 555 babies registered that year.
Is Vance a boy or girl name?
Vance is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Vances in registered births are male.
Is the name Vance rising or falling in popularity?
Vance has fallen 102 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #973 in 2020 to #1075 in 2025.
How long has Vance been recorded?
Vance appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.