Chance
Chance: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /t͡ʃæns/ · [t͡ʃʰɛəns~t͡ʃʰeəns]
Meaning and origin of Chance
- A male given name from English, an American pet form of Chauncey, in modern usage also associated with the word chance.
How popular is Chance?
Since 1880, 1,388 girls and 54,622 boys in the U.S. have been named Chance (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2517 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #442 for boys, with 733 babies given the name.
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Chance FAQ
What does the name Chance mean?
A male given name from English, an American pet form of Chauncey, in modern usage also associated with the word chance.
What is the origin of the name Chance?
Chance is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Chance?
Since 1880, 1,388 girls and 54,622 boys in the U.S. have been named Chance (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2517 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #442 for boys, with 733 babies given the name.
Is Chance a boy or girl name?
Chance is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,388 girls and 54,622 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.