Lancelot
3 countries#1457 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lancelot was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,543 births recorded 1968–2022 · currently #1457 · peaked in 2003 with 81 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Nord, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
638 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1984 with 18 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16 births recorded 2001–2020 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
16 births recorded 2001–2020 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lancelot’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #516 | — |
| 2004 | #634 | ↓118 |
| 2005 | #710 | ↓76 |
| 2006 | #723 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #856 | ↓133 |
| 2008 | #761 | ↑95 |
| 2009 | #918 | ↓157 |
| 2010 | #760 | ↑158 |
| 2011 | #1087 | ↓327 |
| 2012 | #862 | ↑225 |
| 2013 | #992 | ↓130 |
| 2014 | #957 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #1359 | ↓402 |
| 2016 | #1317 | ↑42 |
| 2017 | #1354 | ↓37 |
| 2018 | #1511 | ↓157 |
| 2019 | #1206 | ↑305 |
| 2020 | #1419 | ↓213 |
| 2021 | #1697 | ↓278 |
| 2022 | #1457 | ↑240 |
Frequently asked questions about Lancelot
Is Lancelot a popular name?
Yes — Lancelot currently ranks #1457 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lancelot more common for boys or girls?
Lancelot is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lancelot most popular?
Lancelot peaked in 2003 in France, with 81 recorded births that year.
Is Lancelot rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lancelot’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1537 in 1968 to #1457 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lancelot?
At least 2,197 babies have been recorded with the name Lancelot across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lancelot popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lancelot appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lancelot?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lancelot include Lambert, Laquan, Larsen.
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