Chance
Male name · ★ Classic
16,207
Total Births
1996
Peak Year
#379
Rank 2023
1883
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Chance
Chance is a classic male name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 16,207 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1990s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 10 births |
| 1960s | 117 births |
| 1970s | 727 births |
| 1980s | 1,839 births |
| 1990s | 5,143 births |
| 2000s | 5,163 births |
| 2010s | 2,447 births |
| 2020s | 761 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chance?
Chance has been given to 16,207 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1996 with 877 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #379.
Is Chance a boy or girl name?
Chance is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Chance most popular?
Chance was most popular in 1996, when 877 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Chance?
Chance first appeared in US records in 1883.