Chase Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Chase Overview

Meaning

Huntsman, to hunt

Gender

Boy

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “chacier,” meaning “to hunt.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/tʃeɪs/

Popularity

Chase is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has gained international recognition. Recently, Chase has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Energetic, adventurous, confident
A Deep Dive

Chase Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Chace, Case, Chasey, Chasen

Common Nicknames

Chasie, Chas, Case

Diminutives

Ace, Chas

Famous People

  • Chase Elliott
    (American NASCAR Driver)
  • Chase Utley
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Chase Hudson
    (American TikTok Star)
  • Chase Chrisley
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Chase Crawford
    (American Actor)
  • Chase Rice
    (American Country Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Chase Matthews
    ("Zoey 101," TV Series)
  • "Chase"
    (TV Series)
  • Dr. Robert Chase
    ("House," TV Series)
  • Chase Stein
    ("Runaways," Comic Series)
  • Chase Davenport
    ("Lab Rats," TV Series)
  • "The Chase"
    (Film)

Places

  • Chase City
    (Virginia, USA)
  • Chase Park
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Chase River
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Chase Lake
    (North Dakota, USA)
  • Chase Street
    (London, UK)
  • Chase Township
    (Michigan, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Chase?

Chase means “hunter” or “to hunt.” Individuals with the name Chase are often seen as energetic and adventurous, embodying qualities of curiosity and determination.

What Is the Origin of The Name Chase?

The name Chase has English roots, originating from the Old French word “chacier.” Historically, it was an occupational surname given to hunters, reflecting the significance of this role in medieval society.

Chase Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#1252021#1362022#1542023
Top 3 Rankings#612009#662010#671998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Chase

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023154
(-18 from 2022)
2378
(-326 from 2022)
0.12986
2022136
(-11 from 2021)
2704
(-227 from 2021)
0.14437
2021125
(-2 from 2020)
2931
(-58 from 2020)
0.15644
2020123
(-2 from 2019)
2989
(-178 from 2019)
0.16160
2019121
(-8 from 2018)
3167
(-288 from 2018)
0.16480
2018113
(-19 from 2017)
3455
(-727 from 2017)
0.17775
201794
(-8 from 2016)
4182
(-684 from 2016)
0.21131
201686
(-12 from 2015)
4866
(-516 from 2015)
0.24022
201574
(+4 from 2014)
5382
(+19 from 2014)
0.26325
201478
No change from 2013
5363
(-190 from 2013)
0.26171
201378
(-1 from 2012)
5553
(-147 from 2012)
0.27481
201277
(-8 from 2011)
5700
(-501 from 2011)
0.28090
201169
(-3 from 2010)
6201
(-244 from 2010)
0.30526
201066
(-5 from 2009)
6445
(-945 from 2009)
0.31372
200961
(+6 from 2008)
7390
(+389 from 2008)
0.34843
200867
(+12 from 2007)
7001
(+844 from 2007)
0.32108
200779
(+4 from 2006)
6157
(+411 from 2006)
0.27796
200683
(-1 from 2005)
5746
(+547 from 2005)
0.26209
200582
No change from 2004
5199
(+38 from 2004)
0.24439
200482
(+5 from 2003)
5161
(+147 from 2003)
0.24421
200387
(-5 from 2002)
5014
(+156 from 2002)
0.23863
200282
(-3 from 2001)
4858
(-341 from 2001)
0.23507
200179
(-2 from 2000)
5199
(-242 from 2000)
0.25135
200077
(-1 from 1999)
5441
(+218 from 1999)
0.26054
199976
(-9 from 1998)
5223
(-339 from 1998)
0.25615
199867
(+10 from 1997)
5562
(+599 from 1997)
0.27431
199777
(-1 from 1996)
4963
(-29 from 1996)
0.24843
199676
(+19 from 1995)
4992
(+1075 from 1995)
0.24914
199595
(+19 from 1994)
3917
(+691 from 1994)
0.19474
1994114
(+2 from 1993)
3226
(+203 from 1993)
0.15827
1993116
No change from 1992
3023
(+5 from 1992)
0.14636
1992116
(-8 from 1991)
3018
(-207 from 1991)
0.14377
1991108
(+2 from 1990)
3225
(+67 from 1990)
0.15215
1990110
(+3 from 1989)
3158
(+292 from 1989)
0.14675
1989113
(+14 from 1988)
2866
(+557 from 1988)
0.13674
1988127
(+12 from 1987)
2309
(+241 from 1987)
0.11532
1987139
(+2 from 1986)
2068
(+101 from 1986)
0.10604
1986141
(-8 from 1985)
1967
(-163 from 1985)
0.10236
1985133
No change from 1984
2130
(+38 from 1984)
0.11068
1984133
(+15 from 1983)
2092
(+269 from 1983)
0.11147
1983148
(+97 from 1982)
1823
(+885 from 1982)
0.09782
1982245
(+366 from 1981)
938
(+744 from 1981)
0.04970
1981611
(+44 from 1980)
194
(+18 from 1980)
0.01042
1980655
(+30 from 1979)
176
(+21 from 1979)
0.00949
1979685
(+15 from 1978)
155
(+12 from 1978)
0.00865
1978700
(+20 from 1977)
143
(+3 from 1977)
0.00837
1977720
(+2 from 1976)
140
(+6 from 1976)
0.00819
1976722
(+19 from 1975)
134
(+8 from 1975)
0.00821
1975741
(-15 from 1974)
126
(-1 from 1974)
0.00777
1974726
(+18 from 1973)
127
(+11 from 1973)
0.00779
1973744
(+93 from 1972)
116
(+24 from 1972)
0.00719
1972837
(+177 from 1971)
92
(+28 from 1971)
0.00550
19711014
(+117 from 1970)
64
(+11 from 1970)
0.00352
19701131
(+285 from 1969)
53
(+21 from 1969)
0.00278
19691416
(-78 from 1968)
32
(-1 from 1968)
0.00175
19681338
(+138 from 1967)
33
(+6 from 1967)
0.00186
19671476
(+338 from 1966)
27
(+9 from 1966)
0.00152
19661814
(-409 from 1965)
18
(-12 from 1965)
0.00099
19651405
(+495 from 1964)
30
(+12 from 1964)
0.00158
19641900
(+57 from 1963)
18
(+1 from 1963)
0.00089
19631957
(+547 from 1962)
17
(+6 from 1962)
0.00082
19622504
(-506 from 1961)
11
(-6 from 1961)
0.00052
19611998
(+313 from 1960)
17
(+4 from 1960)
0.00079
19602311
(-15 from 1959)
13
No change from 1959
0.00060
19592296
(+738 from 1958)
13
(+5 from 1958)
0.00060
19583034
(-537 from 1957)
8
(-3 from 1957)
0.00037
19572497
(+472 from 1956)
11
(+3 from 1956)
0.00050
19562969
(-409 from 1955)
8
(-2 from 1955)
0.00037
19552560
(+183 from 1954)
10
(+1 from 1954)
0.00048
19542743
(-64 from 1952)
9
No change from 1952
0.00043
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19522679
(-17 from 1951)
9
No change from 1951
0.00046
19512662
(-82 from 1950)
9
No change from 1950
0.00047
19502580
(-355 from 1949)
9
(-3 from 1949)
0.00049
19492225
(+563 from 1948)
12
(+4 from 1948)
0.00067
19482788
(+308 from 1947)
8
(+1 from 1947)
0.00045
19473096
(-101 from 1945)
7
(+1 from 1945)
0.00038
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19452995
(-718 from 1943)
6
(-5 from 1943)
0.00044
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19432277
(+1284 from 1942)
11
(+6 from 1942)
0.00076
19423561
(-1083 from 1940)
5
(-4 from 1940)
0.00036
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19402478
(-319 from 1939)
9
(-2 from 1939)
0.00076
19392159
(+1375 from 1938)
11
(+6 from 1938)
0.00097
19383534
(+15 from 1936)
5
No change from 1936
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363549
(-544 from 1933)
5
(-2 from 1933)
0.00047
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333005
(+771 from 1932)
7
(+2 from 1932)
0.00069
19323776
(-13 from 1931)
5
No change from 1931
0.00047
19313763
(+238 from 1930)
5
No change from 1930
0.00047
19304001
(-644 from 1928)
5
(-2 from 1928)
0.00044
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19283357
(+93 from 1927)
7
No change from 1927
0.00061
19273450
(-311 from 1926)
7
(-1 from 1926)
0.00060
19263139
(+16 from 1925)
8
No change from 1925
0.00070
19253155
(+105 from 1924)
8
No change from 1924
0.00069
19243260
(+562 from 1923)
8
(+2 from 1923)
0.00068
19233822
(-1192 from 1922)
6
(-5 from 1922)
0.00053
19222630
(+1239 from 1921)
11
(+5 from 1921)
0.00098
19213869
(+417 from 1920)
6
(+1 from 1920)
0.00053
19204286
(-895 from 1919)
5
(-2 from 1919)
0.00045
19193391
(-23 from 1918)
7
No change from 1918
0.00069
19183368
(-412 from 1917)
7
(-1 from 1917)
0.00067
19172956
(-498 from 1915)
8
(-2 from 1915)
0.00083
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19152458
(+457 from 1914)
10
(+4 from 1914)
0.00114
19142915
(-1030 from 1912)
6
(-2 from 1912)
0.00088
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19121885
(-891 from 1890)
8
(+3 from 1890)
0.00177
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
1890994
(-58 from 1885)
5
No change from 1885
0.00418
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
1885936
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00431
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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 Chase

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1982021#2032022#2402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3152021#2912022#3142023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#532021#832022#762023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1442021#1322022#1452023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#962021#902022#1122023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#722021#882022#1092023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1102021#862022#1402023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1372021#1212022#1152023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1122021#1132022#1222023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1082021#1332022#1022023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1262021#1312022#1852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1072021#1212022#1122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1352021#1762022#1982023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#562021#762022#712023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1902021#2272022#2992023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#602021#722022#822023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1532021#2262022#1942023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1202021#1522022#1642023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#942021#962022#1512023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1732021#1802022#1142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2022021#3142022#1922023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2472021#1922022#3132023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1992021#1552022#2572023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4062021#3012022#3222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1682021#2412022#2122023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1482021#1512022#2242023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1462021#2072022#1782023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1032021#1072022#1122023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1352021#1602022#5272023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#932021#1072022#1752023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2062021#2892022#1712023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1672021#1572022#1742023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#532021#552022#712023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2592021#2052022#2472023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1202021#1232022#1512023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1262021#1242022#1242023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1942021#1982022#1842023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3482020#1852022#2592023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1022019#932020#1562021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#922021#1072022#1092023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1952019#1732020#2372022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#402021#532022#422023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2222021#2122022#1392023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1412021#1162022#1182023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#782021#952022#1122023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3782021#2332022#3542023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1242019#1322021#1782023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#982021#402022#1672023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1102016#1052017#922019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1172021#1172022#1272023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#452018#682019#842021

Popularity Rankings for Chase in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#742014#762015#842016

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1842021#1582022#1802023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2052021#1902022#2262023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#3262021#2652022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3032019#3202020#3702021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3872010#3462012#4162018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3752016#3522017#4262020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992017

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6102017#6352018#7412020

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

Is Chase a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Chase is picked for boys because of its hunting heritage. Yet, it’s also becoming a cool option for girls, thanks to its spirited and daring feel.

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

Chase in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Chase Elliott (NASCAR Driver, born 1995): An American professional stock car racing driver, known for winning the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
  • Chase Utley (Baseball Player, born 1978): An American former professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Chase Hudson (TikTok Star, born 2002): An American social media personality and singer known for co-founding the Hype House and popularizing the e-boy style.
  • Chase Chrisley (Reality TV Star, born 1996): An American reality TV star known for appearing on the show "Chrisley Knows Best."
  • Chase Crawford (Actor, born 1985): An American actor best known for his role as Nate Archibald on the teen drama series "Gossip Girl."
  • Chase Rice (Country Singer, born 1985): An American country music singer and songwriter who co-wrote the single "Cruise" performed by Florida Georgia Line.
  • Chase Masterson (Actress, born 1963): An American actress and singer best known for her role as Leeta on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
  • Chase Claypool (Football Player, born 1998): A Canadian professional American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
  • Chase Bryant (Country Singer, born 1993): An American country music singer and songwriter known for his hit single "Take It On Back."
  • Chase Young (Football Player, born 1999): An American professional football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the NFL.
  • Chase Edmonds (Football Player, born 1996): An American professional football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.
  • Chase Matthews ("Zoey 101," 2005 TV Series): A kind and slightly awkward student at Pacific Coast Academy who harbors a crush on his friend Zoey.
  • "Chase" (2010 TV Series): A crime drama that follows a team of U.S. Marshals who track down the country's most dangerous fugitives.
  • Dr. Robert Chase ("House," 2004 TV Series): A diagnostic doctor from Australia who works under Dr. Gregory House.
  • Chase Stein ("Runaways," 2003 Comic Series): A teenager who discovers his parents are supervillains and joins his friends to stop them.
  • Chase Davenport ("Lab Rats," 2012 TV Series): A bionic teenager with superhuman intelligence and abilities.
  • "The Chase" (1966 Film): A thriller about a small-town sheriff who must capture an escaped convict amidst local tensions.
  • Chase Andrews ("Where the Crawdads Sing," 2018 Novel by Delia Owens): A popular local boy whose mysterious death becomes a central plot point.
  • Chase Collins ("The Covenant," 2006 Film): A member of a group of teenage warlocks who battles against dark forces.
  • Chase Young ("Xiaolin Showdown," 2003 TV Series): A powerful warrior and antagonist who seeks to conquer the world using dark magic.
  • Chase ("Paw Patrol," 2013 TV Series): A German Shepherd police pup who leads the Paw Patrol in various rescue missions.
  • Chase Ambrose ("Restart," 2017 Novel by Gordon Korman): A popular middle school student who loses his memory and gets a fresh start.
  • Chase City (Virginia, USA): A small town in Mecklenburg County known for its historic downtown and community events.
  • Chase Park (Illinois, USA): A public park in Chicago known for its sports facilities and community programs.
  • Chase River (British Columbia, Canada): A river on Vancouver Island, known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.
  • Chase Lake (North Dakota, USA): A wildlife refuge in North Dakota, known for its birdwatching and conservation efforts.
  • Chase Street (London, UK): A historic street in London known for its charming architecture and cultural significance.
  • Chase Township (Michigan, USA): A township in Lake County known for its rural landscape and outdoor activities.
  • Chase Island (Antarctica): An island off the coast of Antarctica, known for its icy terrain and scientific research significance.
  • Chase State Fishing Lake (Kansas, USA): A state fishing lake known for its fishing opportunities and scenic views.
  • Chase Gardens (New South Wales, Australia): A public garden known for its diverse plant species and tranquil setting.
  • Chase Bay (Nova Scotia, Canada): A bay known for its picturesque coastline and marine life.

Similar Names to Chase

Sibling Names for Chase

  • Blake
  • Bryce
  • Tyler
  • Shane
  • Justin
  • Gavin
  • Kyle
  • Tanner

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Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

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