Holding steady.
Popularity of Clance since 1913
Babies named Clance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clance is an exceedingly rare given name that peaked in 1932 but has never broken into widespread use. According to U.S. Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1913 and saw its highest frequency during the 1930s, with no rank available for recent years. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking something truly distinctive, though its meaning remains uncertain due to lack of clear etymology.
Clance is an uncommon given name that likely originated as a transferred use of the surname Clance, which may be a variant of Clancy or derived from a place name. The surname Clancy itself is of Irish origin from Mac Fhlannchaidh, meaning 'son of the red warrior,' but the connection to Clance is uncertain. The name appeared in U.S. records as early as 1913 but has never been widely used, remaining a rarity.
Sibling names for Clance
Names that share Clance's style, for a brother or sister.
