Lancelot
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,373 in 1908
12 babies were named Lancelot in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,219 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lancelot you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lancelot, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lancelot would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLancelot first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1908, when it ranked #1,373. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLancelot has climbed 5,219 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lancelot
Lancelot is a boy name of French origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lot”. US birth records list Lancelot for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 74 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,373 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 61,728 boys |
| 1910s | 1.8 | 564,972 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1970s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 167,785 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,648 boys |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 173,310 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 229,885 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Lancelot
What is the origin of the name Lancelot?
Lancelot has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Lancelot a boy or girl name?
Lancelot is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lancelot?
Lancelot ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#1,373).