Holding steady.
Popularity of Delance since 1971
Babies named Delance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delance is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It reached its peak usage in 1989, but even then it remained outside the top 1000. The name has seen stable but low-level use since the 1980s. While no top states for this name were recorded in the data, it appears to be a modern coinage derived from the French surname Delancey. Its rarity gives it a distinct feel for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Delance is most likely a shortened form of the surname Delancey, which has French origins. The surname Delancey may derive from the Old French 'de l'ance' meaning 'from the orach' (a type of plant) or 'from the lance'. It has seen occasional use as a given name, particularly in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lance, Dell, Lanny
Sibling names for Delance
Names that share Delance's style, for a brother or sister.
