How Many People Are Named Chancey?
Complete statistics for the name Chancey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chancey is a very rare name, especially for boys, with only 1,377 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 239,615 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 69 births, showing how its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 1,726 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chancey Through the Generations
Over the decades, the name Chancey has seen a steady decline in popularity, with its peak occurring in 1978 when 69 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, there are around 1,377 individuals named Chancey living in the United States, with the majority being middle-aged adults averaging 48 years old. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30, 57% aged between 30 and 60, and 20% over 60, indicating that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chancey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chancey
How Many People Have the Name Chancey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,752 people in the United States currently share the name Chancey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 88,339 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Chancey a Common or Rare Name?
Chancey is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chancey Mean?
Chancey means "creative variant of Chance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chancey in SSA data, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.
When Was Chancey Most Popular?
The name Chancey reached peak popularity in 1978, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chancey?
Approximately 3,752 people named Chancey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,752. That works out to roughly 1 in 88,339 Americans.
Is Chancey a rare name?
Chancey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 88,339 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chancey mean?
Chancey means "creative variant of Chance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chancey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 64% of people named Chancey are male and 36% are female.
When was Chancey most popular?
Chancey peaked in 1978 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.