Chancellor
Every Chancellor since 1916 — 2,648 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chancellor
Chancellor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,421 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 2,648 American babies have been named Chancellor. Its peak came in 2001, when 131 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 Chancellor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chancellor 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 | — | — | 23 | #4,421 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,095 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,578 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,166 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,783 |
| 2020 | — | — | 53 | #2,440 |
| 2019 | — | — | 67 | #2,136 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,189 | 73 | #1,996 |
| 2017 | — | — | 96 | #1,648 |
| 2016 | — | — | 92 | #1,697 |
| 2015 | — | — | 86 | #1,769 |
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | #2,236 |
| 2013 | — | — | 51 | #2,428 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,498 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,760 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,880 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,906 |
| 2008 | — | — | 49 | #2,551 |
| 2007 | — | — | 76 | #1,879 |
| 2006 | — | — | 58 | #2,207 |
| 2005 | — | — | 64 | #1,969 |
| 2004 | — | — | 72 | #1,749 |
| 2003 | — | — | 99 | #1,366 |
| 2002 | — | — | 107 | #1,271 |
| 2001 | — | — | 131 | #1,089 |
| 2000 | — | — | 113 | #1,198 |
| 1995 | — | — | 67 | #1,457 |
| 1990 | — | — | 42 | #1,844 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,094 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,397 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,886 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chancellor in 2025?
Chancellor ranked #4,421 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chancellor?
2,648 babies have been named Chancellor in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chancellor most popular?
Chancellor peaked in 2001, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Chancellor a boy or girl name?
Chancellor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chancellor rising or falling?
Chancellor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.