Chace
Chace is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
To hunt or chase; huntsman.
Origin and history
Chace is a variant spelling of Chase, originating from an Old French occupational name or nickname for a hunter. It became popular as a given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,405 babies in the United States have been named Chace since 1880. It ranks #1659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1551.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.1 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- FL (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 836 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,666 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,113 |
| 2020-2029 | 377 |
Famous people named Chace
- Chace Crawford: Actor
Fun facts
- Chace is a phonetic variant of Chase, sharing the same Old French root 'chasser'.
- Like many modern boys' names, it transitioned from an English family surname into a given name.