Chantz
Chantz is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Good fortune, luck, or opportunity.
Origin and history
Chantz is a modern American spelling variant of the name Chance, which originated from an Old French word meaning fortune or luck. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century, offering a unique phonetic twist on a traditional word name. While never widely popular, it continues to be given to a small number of baby boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,170 babies in the United States have been named Chantz since 1880. It ranks #3525 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.8 %)
- CA (10.9 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- IN (9.1 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 442 |
| 2000-2010 | 338 |
| 2010-2019 | 206 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- Chantz is an altered spelling of Chance, influenced by surnames or modern preferences for using 'z' or 'tz' endings.
- The underlying root traces back to Old French 'cheance', which ultimately comes from Latin 'cadentia', meaning 'falling' or 'the way the dice falls'.