Chance Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Chance evokes images of taking a chance on life and embracing opportunities, making it a favorite for parents who value adventurous and free-spirited qualities.

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A Deep Dive

Chance Overview

Meaning

Good fortune, luck

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “cheance,” meaning “luck” or “fortune.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/tʃæns/

Popularity

Chance has found favor in the USA and Canada, chosen for its optimistic and modern appeal. In 2023, Chance ranked #274 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Edgy

Associated Traits

Adventurous, lucky, optimistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Suggest the idea of fate and destiny, embodying a positive outlook on life.
A Deep Dive

Chance Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Chancellor, Chauncey, Chace, Chanse, Channing

Common Nicknames

Channy, Chancey, CeCe, Chaney, Channie

Diminutives

Chan, C, Chancy, Ace, Chaz

Famous People

  • Chance Perez
    (American Singer)
  • Chance Peña
    (American Musician)
  • Chance Moore
    (American Author)
  • Chance Leonard
    (American Wrestler)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Chance the Rapper
    ("Coloring Book," 2016 Album)
  • Dr. Eldon Chance
    ("Chance," 2016 TV Series)
  • "One More Chance"
    (1995 Song by The Notorious B.I.G.)
  • Chance Boudreaux
    ("Hard Target," 1993 Film)

Places

  • Chance Cove
    (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
  • Chance Bay
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Chance Harbour
    (New Brunswick, Canada)
  • Chance, Town
    (Virginia, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Chance?

Chance translates to “luck” or “fortune.” Those named Chance are often viewed as optimistic and adventurous, eagerly embracing opportunities that come their way.

What Is the Origin of The Name Chance?

Chance has roots in Middle English and Old French, derived from the word “cheance,” which means luck or fortune. This name evolved from the Latin word “cadentia,” hinting at the idea of falling or happening by chance.

Chance Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Chance in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3222021#3402022#3782023
Top 3 Rankings#1541996#1891995#1911997

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Chance

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023378
(-38 from 2022)
847
(-135 from 2022)
0.04626
2022340
(-18 from 2021)
982
(-50 from 2021)
0.05243
2021322
(-41 from 2020)
1032
(-160 from 2020)
0.05508
2020281
(+3 from 2019)
1192
(-21 from 2019)
0.06444
2019284
(-14 from 2018)
1213
(-105 from 2018)
0.06312
2018270
(-2 from 2017)
1318
(-27 from 2017)
0.06781
2017268
(+4 from 2016)
1345
(-1 from 2016)
0.06796
2016272
(-22 from 2015)
1346
(-117 from 2015)
0.06645
2015250
(-6 from 2014)
1463
(-70 from 2014)
0.07156
2014244
(-7 from 2013)
1533
(+15 from 2013)
0.07481
2013237
No change from 2012
1518
(+5 from 2012)
0.07512
2012237
(-22 from 2011)
1513
(-121 from 2011)
0.07456
2011215
(+29 from 2010)
1634
(+194 from 2010)
0.08044
2010244
(-8 from 2009)
1440
(-80 from 2009)
0.07009
2009236
(+14 from 2008)
1520
(+118 from 2008)
0.07167
2008250
(-6 from 2007)
1402
(-70 from 2007)
0.06430
2007244
(+30 from 2006)
1472
(+203 from 2006)
0.06645
2006274
(-16 from 2005)
1269
(-6 from 2005)
0.05788
2005258
(-8 from 2004)
1275
(-46 from 2004)
0.05993
2004250
(-10 from 2003)
1321
(-71 from 2003)
0.06251
2003240
(-7 from 2002)
1392
(-58 from 2002)
0.06625
2002233
(-9 from 2001)
1450
(-92 from 2001)
0.07016
2001224
(-12 from 2000)
1542
(-152 from 2000)
0.07455
2000212
(+11 from 1999)
1694
(+184 from 1999)
0.08112
1999223
(-14 from 1998)
1510
(-32 from 1998)
0.07406
1998209
(-18 from 1997)
1542
(-173 from 1997)
0.07605
1997191
(-37 from 1996)
1715
(-528 from 1996)
0.08585
1996154
(+35 from 1995)
2243
(+612 from 1995)
0.11194
1995189
(+27 from 1994)
1631
(+284 from 1994)
0.08109
1994216
(+85 from 1993)
1347
(+438 from 1993)
0.06608
1993301
(+28 from 1992)
909
(+136 from 1992)
0.04401
1992329
(-1 from 1991)
773
(+6 from 1991)
0.03682
1991328
(-12 from 1990)
767
(-27 from 1990)
0.03618
1990316
(+11 from 1989)
794
(+83 from 1989)
0.03690
1989327
(+13 from 1988)
711
(+89 from 1988)
0.03392
1988340
(+18 from 1987)
622
(+78 from 1987)
0.03106
1987358
(+10 from 1986)
544
(+36 from 1986)
0.02789
1986368
(-55 from 1985)
508
(-142 from 1985)
0.02644
1985313
(-63 from 1984)
650
(-229 from 1984)
0.03378
1984250
(+306 from 1983)
879
(+649 from 1983)
0.04684
1983556
(+80 from 1982)
230
(+44 from 1982)
0.01234
1982636
(-15 from 1981)
186
(-3 from 1981)
0.00986
1981621
(-16 from 1980)
189
(-18 from 1980)
0.01015
1980605
(-93 from 1979)
207
(-61 from 1979)
0.01116
1979512
(-43 from 1978)
268
(-28 from 1978)
0.01496
1978469
(+220 from 1977)
296
(+145 from 1977)
0.01732
1977689
(+8 from 1976)
151
(+10 from 1976)
0.00883
1976697
(-86 from 1975)
141
(-37 from 1975)
0.00864
1975611
(-25 from 1974)
178
(-6 from 1974)
0.01097
1974586
(+108 from 1973)
184
(+51 from 1973)
0.01129
1973694
(-85 from 1972)
133
(-35 from 1972)
0.00824
1972609
(-23 from 1971)
168
(-29 from 1971)
0.01004
1971586
(+141 from 1970)
197
(+70 from 1970)
0.01084
1970727
(-33 from 1969)
127
(-3 from 1969)
0.00667
1969694
(+216 from 1968)
130
(+67 from 1968)
0.00711
1968910
(-190 from 1967)
63
(-43 from 1967)
0.00355
1967720
(+306 from 1966)
106
(+56 from 1966)
0.00596
19661026
(+245 from 1965)
50
(+14 from 1965)
0.00275
19651271
(-189 from 1964)
36
(-13 from 1964)
0.00190
19641082
(-28 from 1963)
49
(-3 from 1963)
0.00242
19631054
(+240 from 1962)
52
(+16 from 1962)
0.00252
19621294
(+1803 from 1961)
36
(+28 from 1961)
0.00171
19613097
(+568 from 1960)
8
(+2 from 1960)
0.00037
19603665
(-381 from 1959)
6
(-1 from 1959)
0.00028
19593284
(+711 from 1957)
7
(+2 from 1957)
0.00032
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19573995
(-55 from 1956)
5
No change from 1956
0.00023
19563940
(-54 from 1955)
5
No change from 1955
0.00023
19553886
(-790 from 1947)
5
(-2 from 1947)
0.00024
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19473096
(-463 from 1944)
7
(-1 from 1944)
0.00038
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19442633
(+905 from 1943)
8
(+3 from 1943)
0.00058
19433538
(+329 from 1924)
5
(-1 from 1924)
0.00034
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19243867
(+4 from 1922)
6
No change from 1922
0.00051
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19223871
(-46 from 1915)
6
(+1 from 1915)
0.00053
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19153825
(-2933 from 1883)
5
No change from 1883
0.00057
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883892
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00445
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Chance

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3612021#4322022#4742023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5322021#5282022#5532023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2602021#2752022#3152023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1992021#1752022#2032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3082021#3452022#2982023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1672021#2052022#2052023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4382021#3152022#4352023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2452021#3042022#3052023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2332021#2452022#2802023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4102021#4512022#6722023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5192021#4052022#3582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2422021#4122022#4932023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3172021#3922022#4002023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2752021#2762022#3402023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3392021#3452022#5412023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3832021#4612022#4152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3542021#5082022#4912023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2482021#2912022#2792023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4082020#4382021#4392022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5142021#4072022#4352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5852021#5852022#5262023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2592021#3032022#3022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2542021#1922022#2962023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1602021#1712022#1742023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5392021#2792022#2782023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1352021#1692022#1132023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6232021#3462022#6162023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2472020#3162022#4192023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2062021#2322022#2852023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2372021#4722022#3342023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4722021#4082022#4752023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1982020#2442021#2292022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3412021#4442022#4512023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4172018#4052019#2892022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3422020#2272021#2692023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2862015#3042016#2062021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#972014#1442015#2412021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4692021#5742022#8412023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2042017#1582018#1672019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2132017#2502018#2112022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5472021#4122022#5112023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1342014#2602017#1892019

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3922021#3662022#2902023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1212008#1442011#562013

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1852011#1912013#1232019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1752019#1852021#1152022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1832013#2112014#2402016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2462017#1932019#2122022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1881999#1762003#2182008

Popularity Rankings for Chance in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4472021#4392022#3042023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4961984#3761986

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6452020#5442021#8422022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#9782019#6812020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9141997#9061999#8782020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Chance a Name for Boys or Girls?

Chance is gaining popularity as a gender-neutral name. It reflects contemporary trends where parents prefer names that do not conform strictly to gender norms.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Chance

Chance in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Chance Perez (Singer, born 1997): An American singer and member of the boy band In Real Life, formed from the reality show "Boy Band."
  • Chance Peña (Musician, born 2000): An American singer-songwriter who gained fame from his appearances on "The Voice."
  • Chance Moore (Author, born 1985): An American author and motivational speaker who writes about overcoming adversity.
  • Chance Leonard (Wrestler, born 1967): An American former wrestler and current motivational speaker and coach.
  • Chance Fry (Soccer Player, born 1964): An American former professional soccer player who played as a forward for various teams.
  • Chance Vought (Aviation Pioneer, 1890–1930): An American aviation pioneer who founded the Vought Aircraft Company.
  • Chance Rencountre (MMA Fighter, 1986–2021): An American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC's welterweight division.
  • Chance the Rapper ("Coloring Book," 2016 Album): A critically acclaimed album that explores themes of faith, family, and community.
  • Dr. Eldon Chance ("Chance," 2016 TV Series): A neuropsychiatrist who becomes involved in dangerous situations while helping his patients.
  • "One More Chance" (1995 Song by The Notorious B.I.G.): A hit song that showcases the rapper's storytelling and lyrical skills.
  • Chance Boudreaux ("Hard Target," 1993 Film): A former Marine hired to protect a woman searching for her missing father.
  • Chance Wayne ("Sweet Bird of Youth," 1962 Film): A young man returning to his hometown with hopes of reigniting his acting career and reclaiming his former glory.
  • "Second Chance" (2008 Song by Shinedown): A rock song about seeking redemption and starting over.
  • Chance Harper ("Strange Luck," 1995 TV Series): A photojournalist who experiences unusual and often dangerous coincidences.
  • "Second Chance" (1953 Film): A thriller about a woman hiding from her past who finds herself in a perilous situation.
  • Chance Cove (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A coastal community located on the Avalon Peninsula.
  • Chance Lake (Northwest Territories, Canada): A small lake situated near the Mackenzie River.
  • Chance Bay (Queensland, Australia): A bay on the northeastern coast of Australia, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
  • Chance Park (Kansas, USA): A public park in Wichita offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Chance Harbour (New Brunswick, Canada): A coastal area on the Bay of Fundy known for its fishing community.
  • Chance, Town (Virginia, USA): A small town located in Accomack County on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
  • Chance Bay (South Shetland Islands, Antarctica): A bay on King George Island, notable for its scientific research stations.

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