Boy · #4,001 in 2026

Lancaster

Current Rank
#4,001
Peak Rank
#4,001 (1930)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1930
First Year
1930
Last Year
1930
Peak Year
#4001
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Lancaster

Lancaster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 5 Lancasters were born — ranking #4,001 that year. As of 2026, Lancaster ranks #4,001 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Lancasters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lancaster

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lancaster is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Lanchester
  • Ancaster
  • Lemaster
  • Lackluster
  • Doncaster
  • Lacklustre
  • Leinster
  • Lamster
  • Locastro
  • Langouste
  • Lancer
  • Lacoste

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What does the name Lancaster mean?
Lancaster is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1930. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lancaster in 2026?
In 2026, Lancaster ranks #4,001 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lancaster most popular?
Lancaster reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #4,001 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Lancaster a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lancaster is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lancaster?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lancaster include Alfanso, Alga, Alvert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lancaster

Lancaster is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Lancaster's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #4,001. Use the chart and map above to compare Lancaster's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.