Chaney
- US rank
- #6,838
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #959 in 1888
16 babies were named Chaney in the US in 2025. It has climbed 374 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1886–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Chaney you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Chaney, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chaney would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChaney first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #959. Today it's #6,838, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChaney was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,587 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendChaney has climbed 374 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,838. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Chaney
Chaney is a girl name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ney”. US birth records list Chaney for girls from 1886 to 2025, in 88 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #959 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,838, with 16 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 33,195 girls |
| 1890s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 1900s | 16 | 62,539 girls |
| 1910s | 6.2 | 161,031 girls |
| 1920s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 girls |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 girls |
| 1970s | 5.6 | 177,936 girls |
| 1980s | 8.8 | 113,895 girls |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,525 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,865 girls |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 106,838 girls |
| 2020s | 8.4 | 118,577 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 471,698 boys |
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,272,727 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 136,240 boys |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Chaney
What is the origin of the name Chaney?
Chaney has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Chaney a boy or girl name?
Chaney is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chaney?
Chaney ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#959).