How Many People Are Named Chauncy?
Complete statistics for the name Chauncy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chauncy, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,049 people in the US, making up 1 in 314,554 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 40 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 1,290 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chauncy Through the Generations
Chauncy, a name with roots in Old French, has seen its heyday and now stands as a testament to past trends. Born in the early 1980s, many Chauncys today are in their mid-forties, with a notable 345 under 30 and 681 aged 30-60, indicating a generation gap. Its current status as a declining name suggests it's more of a classic than a modern choice, with a unique charm that sets it apart.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chauncy's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Chauncy
How Many People Have the Name Chauncy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 116 people in the United States currently share the name Chauncy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,857,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chauncy a Common or Rare Name?
Chauncy is classified as Very 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 Chauncy Mean?
Chauncy means "Old French origin, meaning 'chance'" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chauncy in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Chauncy Most Popular?
The name Chauncy reached peak popularity in 1980, with 40 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 Chauncy?
Approximately 116 people named Chauncy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 116. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,857,321 Americans.
Is Chauncy a rare name?
Chauncy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,857,321 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chauncy mean?
Chauncy means "Old French origin, meaning 'chance'" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Chauncy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Chauncy are male and 3% are female.
When was Chauncy most popular?
Chauncy peaked in 1980 with 40 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.