Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Lancer
//ˈlænsɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19706 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
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Lancer's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lancer |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Lancer through the decades
- Lancer peaked in 1970, when 31 babies were named Lancer in the US.
- The 1960s were Lancer's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1977–2019), use of Lancer has fallen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.