How old is someone named Vance?
The average Vance is 42 years old.
Half of all living Vances are between 19 and 63.
When was Vance popular?
Vance is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1969 but no single era. You'll meet Vances of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 229 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,283 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,775 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,515 | 190 |
| 1940s | 2,082 | 920 |
| 1950s | 3,420 | 2,300 |
| 1960s | 4,081 | 3,300 |
| 1970s | 2,253 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 1,881 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 1,929 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 2,443 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 2,631 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,355 | 1,300 |
How many Vances are still alive?
About 19,000 Vances are alive in the US today. That's 69% of the roughly 27,000 babies named Vance since 1880.
Roughly half of all Vances ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Vance?
About one in four living Vances are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Vance an old name?
Somewhat. Vance is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Vance will be 42 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Vance a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Vances are men.
Names the same age as Vance
NAME TWIN
Vance's name twin is Vincent. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Vincent's age curve is the closest match to Vance's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Vance
How old is the average Vance?
The average Vance in the US is 42 years old. The median is 42, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Vance?
About 19,000 Vances are alive in the US today, out of roughly 27,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Vance most popular?
In 1969, when about 560 baby boys were named Vance.
Is Vance a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 24% of living Vances, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this