Chauncey
From the Norman name based on several locations in France called Chancé.
Every Chauncey since 1880 — 10,193 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chauncey
Chauncey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,422 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,193 American babies have been named Chauncey. Its peak came in 1981, when 188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Chauncey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chauncey 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 | #4,422 |
| 2024 | — | — | 43 | #2,920 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,728 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,550 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,194 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,081 |
| 2019 | — | — | 44 | #2,816 |
| 2018 | — | — | 53 | #2,449 |
| 2017 | — | — | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2015 | — | — | 55 | #2,360 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,123 | 75 | #1,924 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,103 | 66 | #2,047 |
| 2012 | — | — | 66 | #2,075 |
| 2011 | — | — | 89 | #1,678 |
| 2010 | — | — | 83 | #1,782 |
| 2009 | — | — | 95 | #1,657 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,108 | 111 | #1,478 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,198 | 111 | #1,450 |
| 2006 | — | — | 110 | #1,418 |
| 2005 | — | — | 123 | #1,267 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,870 | 123 | #1,231 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,222 | 99 | #1,367 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,481 | 80 | #1,545 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,296 | 102 | #1,287 |
| 2000 | — | — | 107 | #1,241 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,833 | 113 | #1,054 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,028 | 119 | #952 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,663 | 125 | #795 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,283 | 159 | #687 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,596 | 120 | #759 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,462 | 98 | #818 |
| 1965 | — | — | 62 | #936 |
| 1960 | — | — | 59 | #998 |
| 1955 | — | — | 70 | #885 |
| 1950 | — | — | 48 | #1,009 |
| 1945 | — | — | 40 | #1,008 |
| 1940 | — | — | 30 | #1,231 |
| 1935 | — | — | 52 | #873 |
| 1930 | — | — | 63 | #815 |
| 1925 | — | — | 65 | #824 |
| 1920 | — | — | 73 | #776 |
| 1915 | — | — | 70 | #699 |
| 1910 | — | — | 32 | #492 |
| 1905 | — | — | 17 | #576 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #493 |
| 1895 | — | — | 29 | #340 |
| 1890 | — | — | 37 | #284 |
| 1885 | — | — | 25 | #346 |
| 1880 | — | — | 32 | #292 |
Famous people named Chauncey
- Chauncey Billups Basketball player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chauncey mean?
From the Norman name based on several locations in France called Chancé.
How popular is the name Chauncey in 2025?
Chauncey ranked #4,422 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 Chauncey?
10,193 babies have been named Chauncey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chauncey most popular?
Chauncey peaked in 1981, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Chauncey a boy or girl name?
Chauncey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chauncey rising or falling?
Chauncey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chauncey?
Well-known people named Chauncey include Chauncey Billups (basketball player).