How Many People Are Named Chauncey?

10,169

people in the United States are named Chauncey

1 in 32,943 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2738

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0030%

Of US population

Peak Year

1981

188 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: CHAWN-see
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Norman surname of unknown meaning. It was used as a given name in American in honour of Harvard president Charles Chauncey (1592-1672).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
5.0%
Male
95.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.0 years old

Young (<30) 2,714
26.7%
Adult (30–60) 3,708
36.5%
Senior (>60) 3,747
36.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 612
Florida 394
California 392
Georgia 304
Texas 284
Illinois 281
Pennsylvania 278
Michigan 219
Virginia 154
Ohio 139

💡 Fun Facts About "Chauncey"

  • 42 babies were named Chauncey in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1981
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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