Lancaster, of Old English origin, is a unisex given name that has gained popularity over time. Derived from the name of the historic city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, it translates to 'from the fort by the Lune River'. This name has been used historically as both a first name and surname, often associated with nobility due to its connection to the House of Lancaster, one of the contending branches of the English royal family during the Wars of the Roses.
In 1930, there were exactly five newborns named Lancaster.