boy's name
Ance
AHN-tseh (Latvian)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 54
Ance is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1952 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Ance is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1944, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ance Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ance?
In 1952, Ance was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ance
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ance Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ance over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ance
- Latvian AHN-tseh
Sibling Names for Ance
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ance — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ance
How popular is the name Ance?
In 1952, Ance was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ance a girl's or a boy's name?
Ance is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ance?
Ance has 2 syllables.
When was Ance most popular?
Ance peaked in 1944, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.