Chancy
Chancy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Good fortune, luck, or chance.
Origin and history
Chancy is an English name historically derived as a nickname or surname associated with good luck, fortune, or chance. It is a rare given name in the United States, appearing infrequently in official birth records throughout the past century. Today it carries a distinctive, vintage feel with a modern word-name quality.
Popularity in the United States
649 babies in the United States have been named Chancy since 1880. It ranks #4027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Chancy originated as a Middle English and Anglo-Norman surname linked to the Old French word 'cheance', meaning luck or hap.
- Fewer than 700 male births have been recorded in the U.S. under the name Chancy since 1880.