Chancelor
Chancelor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Official, secretary, or keeper of records.
Origin and history
Chancelor is an English name derived from an occupational surname denoting an official or secretary. It originates from the Old French 'chancelier' and Late Latin 'cancellarius'. In the United States, it is a rare male name that offers a distinct alternative to Chancellor or Chance.
Popularity in the United States
841 babies in the United States have been named Chancelor since 1880. It ranks #3835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.9 %)
- GA (20.4 %)
- NC (20.4 %)
- LA (11.1 %)
- IN (9.3 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 258 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Chancelor
- Chancelor Bennett: Rapper, Singer
Nicknames
Chance
Fun facts
- The term originally referred to an officer stationed at the lattice screen (cancelli) of a court of law.
- Chancelor with a single 'l' is a less common spelling variant of the more traditional Chancellor.