Chance
Meaningfortune · English
- US rank
- #442
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #154 in 1996
711 babies were named Chance in the US in 2025. It has dropped 163 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
US births per million boys, 1883–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chance you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Chance
Chance Perdomo
British actor (1996–2024)
Choose Chance and your child shares a first name with Chance Perdomo, a British actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Chance, like who?” Chance Perdomo's Wikipedia article is available in 23 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Chance Perdomo on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,402 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chance, 711 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chance would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChance first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #154.
- Then vs nowChance was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,159 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,402.
- TrendChance has slipped 163 places over the last five years and now sits at #442. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedChance is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #198, followed by Montana (#227) and Arkansas (#232). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn English, Chance means “fortune”.
About the name Chance
Chance is a boy name of English origin meaning “fortune”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Chance for boys from 1883 to 2025, in 77 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #154 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #442, with 711 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 171,233 girls |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 138,889 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,334 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 53,277 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,372 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,827 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.8 | 146,444 boys |
| 1910s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 1920s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 961,538 boys |
| 1960s | 29 | 34,329 boys |
| 1970s | 112 | 8,964 boys |
| 1980s | 254 | 3,939 boys |
| 1990s | 686 | 1,458 boys |
| 2000s | 719 | 1,390 boys |
| 2010s | 762 | 1,313 boys |
| 2020s | 535 | 1,870 boys |
Other spellings of Chance
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Chance
What does the name Chance mean?
Chance means “fortune” in English.
What is the origin of the name Chance?
Chance has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chance a boy or girl name?
Chance is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Chance?
Chance ranked #442 for US boys in 2025, given to 711 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#154).