Chase
Chase first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2009, when 7,394 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,904.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Chase popular?
Declining Chase is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 15,097 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,350 | |
| 2000s | 57,175 | |
| 1990s | 40,311 | |
| 1980s | 16,556 | |
| 1970s | 1,148 | |
| 1960s | 216 | |
| 1950s | 85 | |
| 1940s | 57 | |
| 1930s | 43 | |
| 1920s | 66 | |
| 1910s | 46 | |
| 1890s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Chase mean?
Chase comes from an English surname meaning “huntsman,” from the Old French chace, “hunt.” A surname turned first name with an energetic feel.
Variants & spellings
- Chace
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chase a boy or a girl name?
Chase is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Chase a popular name right now?
Chase is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Chase?
In 2025, Chase ranked #192 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Chase most popular?
Chase was most popular in 2009, when about 7,394 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.