Chase
Meaninghunter · English
- US rank
- #192
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #61 in 2009
1,904 babies were named Chase in the US in 2025. It has dropped 69 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1885–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chase you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Chase
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 897 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chase, 1,904 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chase would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChase first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #61. Today it's #192, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChase was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 361 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 897.
- TrendChase has slipped 69 places over the last five years and now sits at #192. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedChase is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #61, followed by Delaware (#82) and New Jersey (#92). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Chase means “hunter”.
About the name Chase
Chase is a boy name of French origin meaning “hunter”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ase”. US birth records list Chase for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 106 of those 141 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #61 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #192, with 1,904 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.3 | 234,375 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,472 girls |
| 1990s | 62 | 16,171 girls |
| 2000s | 80 | 12,489 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,185 girls |
| 2020s | 26 | 39,088 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1890s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1910s | 6.2 | 160,772 boys |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 167,504 boys |
| 1930s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 86,655 boys |
| 1970s | 70 | 14,205 boys |
| 1980s | 886 | 1,128 boys |
| 1990s | 2,081 | 480 boys |
| 2000s | 2,861 | 349 boys |
| 2010s | 2,667 | 375 boys |
| 2020s | 1,455 | 687 boys |
Other spellings of Chase
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Chase
What does the name Chase mean?
Chase means “hunter” in English.
What is the origin of the name Chase?
Chase has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Chase a boy or girl name?
Chase is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Chase?
Chase ranked #192 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,904 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#61).