How Many People Are Named Chance?
55,254
people in the United States are named Chance
1 in 6,062 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1020
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0165%
Of US population
Peak Year
1996
2,293 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
CHANTS
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Originally a diminutive of CHAUNCEY. It is now usually given in reference to the English word chance meaning "luck, fortune" (ultimately derived from Latin cadens "falling").
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 20.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1883 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
6,138
California
3,772
Florida
2,694
Georgia
2,199
Ohio
2,072
Louisiana
1,907
Oklahoma
1,776
Missouri
1,690
North Carolina
1,672
Illinois
1,525
💡 Fun Facts About "Chance"
- 784 babies were named Chance in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1996
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1883
- Most popular in Texas
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