Chasen
Chasen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Huntsman or one who chases.
Origin and history
Chasen originated as an English occupational surname derived from the verb 'to chase', originally describing a hunter. It emerged as a modern given name in the United States toward the late 20th century. While relatively uncommon, it remains a consistent choice for parents seeking a contemporary surname-as-given-name.
Popularity in the United States
2,056 babies in the United States have been named Chasen since 1880. It ranks #2849 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.2 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- FL (3.5 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 283 |
| 1990-2000 | 534 |
| 2000-2010 | 445 |
| 2010-2019 | 555 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Famous people named Chasen
- Chasen Hampton: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Middle English vocabulary referring to a huntsman or gamekeeper.
- Chasen follows the popular U.S. naming pattern of adopting surnames ending in '-en' or '-on' as given names.