Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chase is an Old French name meaning 'to hunt'. It evolved from the word 'chacier' in Old French through Middle English to modern English. The name is often associated with traits of adventure and energy. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century as surnames were adopted as first names.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/tʃeɪs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Chase is derived from the Old French word 'chacier' meaning 'to hunt'. It was originally used as a surname for someone who worked as a huntsman or lived near a hunting ground.
Meaning
to hunt
Language Evolution
Old French: chacier, Middle English: chace, Modern English: Chase
Historical Usage
Chase gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as surnames became more commonly used as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Chace, Chas
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Chase is seen as a strong and trendy name, often associated with energy and adventure.
Famous People
Chase Utley - Major League Baseball player, Chase Crawford - Actor, Chase Bank - Notable financial institution
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 7,493 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3228th of 7545 | 105 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3525th of 6773 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2605th of 7552 | 188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 848th of 10718 | 1,465 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 118th of 16616 | 40,944 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 74th of 24088 | 91,273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 99th of 23106 | 45,150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8327th of 19264 | 69 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2474th of 27321 | 747 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1460th of 35406 | 2,299 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3056th of 30306 | 647 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
28.43% 835th/2937 |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
23.62% 831st/3518 |
19.68% 796th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.99% 110th/3685 |
5.72% 256th/4475 |
2.06% 107th/5194 |
2.04% 129th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.27% 58th/4582 |
1.43% 74th/5164 |
0.96% 70th/7313 |
1.30% 97th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.33% 93rd/3984 |
1.27% 57th/4487 |
1.64% 112th/6822 |
2.82% 177th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
55.33% 2039th/3685 |
65.63% 2937th/4475 |
43.80% 2275th/5194 |
36.30% 2293rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.07% 1286th/4582 |
25.12% 1297th/5164 |
23.21% 1697th/7313 |
21.64% 1615th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.43% 3005th/3984 |
63.34% 2842nd/4487 |
45.28% 3089th/6822 |
62.33% 3912th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3228th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3525th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2605th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 848th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 74th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 99th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8327th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2474th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1460th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3056th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.