Chase
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: To Hunt; Hunter
Background: The name Chase originates from the Old French word 'chacier,' which means 'to hunt.' This term is derived from the Latin 'captiare,' conveying the notion of pursuing or chasing. Over time, Chase has evolved into a surname and given name associated with the act of hunting.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#203
Total births
182,978
Most popular decade
2000s
(175,959 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-95 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1885
Gender usage
97.9% male
2.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #936
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak year births
- 7,393
- Peak rank
- #61
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,148
- Recent rank
- #173
Female
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #6,620
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 235
- Peak rank
- #1,003
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 47
- Recent rank
- #3,320
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).