Boy · 74th of 24,088
Chase
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
182,978
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2009
Peak Popularity Year
7,493
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Chase stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Chase is an Old French name meaning 'to hunt'. It evolved from the word 'chacier' in Old French through Middle English to modern English. The name is often associated with traits of adventure and energy. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century as surnames were adopted as first names.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/tʃeɪs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Chase is derived from the Old French word 'chacier' meaning 'to hunt'. It was originally used as a surname for someone who worked as a huntsman or lived near a hunting ground.
Meaning
to hunt
Language Evolution
Old French: chacier, Middle English: chace, Modern English: Chase
Historical Usage
Chase gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as surnames became more commonly used as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Chace, Chas
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Chase is seen as a strong and trendy name, often associated with energy and adventure.
Famous People
Chase Utley - Major League Baseball player, Chase Crawford - Actor, Chase Bank - Notable financial institution
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 7,493 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 4 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 11 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3228th of 7545 | 105 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3525th of 6773 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2605th of 7552 | 188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 848th of 10718 | 1,465 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 118th of 16616 | 40,944 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 74th of 24088 | 91,273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 99th of 23106 | 45,150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8327th of 19264 | 69 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2474th of 27321 | 747 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1460th of 35406 | 2,299 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3056th of 30306 | 647 |