The nameChase
Chase is an English surname for a hunter. It was a popular boy's name in the United States around 2000.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Chase comes from the Old French chacier, "to hunt".
Origin
English, from an occupational surname.
History
Chase was in the American top 100 from 1995 to 2017 and reached 61st place in 2009.
Famous people named Chase
- Chase Utley, baseball player
- Chase Elliott, racing driver
- Chase Stokes, actor
Popularity of the name Chase
Chase in the United States
Chase was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 58,653 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Chase. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Chase in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,676 births a year on average, against 4,270 in the five years before.
Chase in the United Kingdom
Chase was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,383 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Chase. Half of all babies named Chase in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 104 births a year on average, against 217 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Chase
Names from the same generation as Chase, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chase mean?
Chase comes from the Old French chacier, "to hunt".
What is the origin of the name Chase?
English, from an occupational surname.
Is Chase a girl's or a boy's name?
Chase is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Chase?
In 2024, Chase was the 173rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,148 births.
What are good sibling names for Chase?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Peyton, Molly, Hailey and Autumn for a sister, Blake, Hayden, Johnny and Hunter for a brother.
Who are famous people named Chase?
Chase Utley, baseball player; Chase Elliott, racing driver; Chase Stokes, actor.