Chace
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Chace since 1970 — 5,545 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chace
Chace is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,772 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 5,545 American babies have been named Chace. Its peak came in 2009, when 521 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chace year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 46 | #2,772 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,605 |
| 2023 | — | — | 50 | #2,620 |
| 2022 | — | — | 74 | #2,041 |
| 2021 | — | — | 68 | #2,112 |
| 2020 | — | — | 88 | #1,748 |
| 2019 | — | — | 97 | #1,663 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,158 | 117 | #1,481 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,381 | 142 | #1,277 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,192 | 169 | #1,142 |
| 2015 | — | — | 226 | #934 |
| 2014 | — | — | 213 | #982 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,230 | 242 | #872 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,424 | 265 | #825 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,223 | 271 | #810 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,355 | 371 | #647 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,658 | 512 | #528 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,834 | 367 | #661 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,886 | 126 | #1,337 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,754 | 116 | #1,379 |
| 2005 | — | — | 100 | #1,462 |
| 2004 | — | — | 94 | #1,461 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,204 | 79 | #1,598 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,936 | 88 | #1,449 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,275 | 84 | #1,462 |
| 2000 | — | — | 100 | #1,291 |
| 1995 | — | — | 80 | #1,314 |
| 1990 | — | — | 60 | #1,455 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,549 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,626 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,586 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,905 |
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Famous people named Chace
- Chace Crawford Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chace mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Chace in 2025?
Chace ranked #2,772 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chace?
5,545 babies have been named Chace in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chace most popular?
Chace peaked in 2009, when 521 newborns received the name.
Is Chace a boy or girl name?
Chace is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chace rising or falling?
Chace is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chace?
Well-known people named Chace include Chace Crawford (actor).