Chaise
Chaise is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Chair, seat, or dwelling.
Origin and history
Chaise is a rare masculine name derived from a Old French word meaning chair or seat, originally used as an occupational or topographic surname. It is a modern variation or spelling variant inspired by names like Chase. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,083 babies in the United States have been named Chaise since 1880. It ranks #3604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.1 %)
- MI (23 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 274 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 275 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- The word originates from the Old French 'chaise', which ultimately derives from the Greek 'kathedra' meaning seat.
- It gained minor popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding surname-names like Chase.