Boy · #7,271 in 2026

Yance

Name: Popularity of the name Yance in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yance, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,271

Peak Rank

#3,665 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

1991

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#3665

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yance

Yance first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 6 Yances were born — ranking #3,665 that year. As of 2026, Yance ranks #7,271 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Yances have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Yance

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

Yonce
Younce
Yams
Yan
Yawns
Yanni
Yass
Yancy
Yens
Yancey
Yann
Younes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yance

What does the name Yance mean?

Yance is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yance in 2026?

In 2026, Yance ranks #7,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Yance most popular?

Yance reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,665 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Yance a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yance is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yance?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yance include Darmon, Revell, Rus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yance

Yance is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Yance's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Yance'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.