Where does the name Chase come from?

Chase is a boy name of French origin.

Is Chase a boy or a girl name?

Chase is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 2% of children given the name Chase are girls and 98% are boys.

How popular is the name Chase in 2023?

Chase ranks #3998 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2009 with 7,494 babies.

How do you pronounce Chase?

Chase is pronounced CHAYS (1 syllable).

What are common spellings of Chase?

Chase is also written as Chayse, Chace.

A name from French · Boy

Chase

From the Old French chacier meaning 'to hunt' — originally an occupational surname for a huntsman. Adopted as an American given name in the late 20th century.

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Popularity over time

A 138-year arc in numbers.

177,099 U.S. births recorded from 1885–2023.

Popularity · 1885–2023

2,426 births in 2023

1885 1954 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CFrom the Old French chacier meaning 'to hunt' — originally an occupational surname for a huntsman. Adopted as an American given name in the late 20th century.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Chase".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Chayse Most common Chace

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Chase.

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Chevy Chase (actor)
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Chase Utley (Phillies second baseman)

Quick answers

People often ask about Chase.

What does the name Chase mean?: Chase means from the Old French chacier meaning 'to hunt' — originally an occupational surname for a huntsman. Adopted as an American given name in the late 20th century.
Where does the name Chase come from?: Chase is a boy name of French origin.
Is Chase a boy or a girl name?: Chase is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 2% of children given the name Chase are girls and 98% are boys.
How popular is the name Chase in 2023?: Chase ranks #3998 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2009 with 7,494 babies.
How do you pronounce Chase?: Chase is pronounced CHAYS (1 syllable).
What are common spellings of Chase?: Chase is also written as Chayse, Chace.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.