Chancellor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Chancellor' has its roots in the Latin 'cancellarius', evolving through Old French and Middle English to its current form. It signifies a senior administrative role, reflecting traits of authority and governance. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. The title gained prominence in the medieval period and remains influential in contemporary political structures.
The name Chancellor is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chancellor has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Chancellor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4113th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1927th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1739th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2299th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chancellor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chancellor"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃænsələr/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The word 'Chancellor' originates from the Latin term 'cancellarius', which referred to a scribe or secretary who worked behind a screen (cancellus). This term was used in medieval times to denote officials who handled legal documents and other administrative duties.
Meaning
A senior official or administrator in government or other organizations.
Language Evolution
Cancellarius (Latin), Cancellarius (Old French), Chancelor (Middle English), Chancellor (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The title gained popularity in medieval Europe as various monarchs and states established chancellorships to manage legal and governmental affairs.
Variants & Derivatives
Chancelor, Cancellarius, Canceller
Modern Popularity & Image
The term 'Chancellor' is widely recognized in modern governance, often associated with leadership and authority in political contexts, particularly in countries like Germany and Austria where the title holds significant weight.
Famous People
Konrad Adenauer, Angela Merkel, Otto von Bismarck
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chancellor"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chancellor"
"Chancellor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4113th of 10718 | 102 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1927th of 16616 | 585 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1739th of 24088 | 1,209 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2299th of 23106 | 717 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Chancellor" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
- |
34.71% 1803rd/5194 |
44.56% 2815th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.23% 2210th/4582 |
- |
18.32% 1340th/7313 |
38.84% 2899th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.13% 2316th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
27.38% 1868th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Chancellor" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chancellor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chancellor" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.