Chase
Chase is an English occupational surname turned given name, derived from the Old French word for 'to hunt.' It evokes energy, pursuit, and forward momentum, originally referring to a huntsman or someone who lived near hunting grounds.
Current Popularity
#173 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no confusion
- •Popular since the 1980s, giving it a contemporary American feel
- •Strong, action-oriented name that works well in professional settings
- •The alternate spelling 'Chace' exists but is much less common
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Famous People
Chase Elliott
NASCAR driver and 2020 Cup Series Champion
Chase Stokes
Actor known for 'Outer Banks'
Chase Utley
Former MLB All-Star second baseman
Chase Crawford
Actor known for 'Gossip Girl'
Statistics
179,216
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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