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

Female
2.5%
Male
97.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.8 years old

Young (<30) 44,525
80.6%
Adult (30–60) 10,563
19.1%
Senior (>60) 166
0.3%

📈 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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