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Chance is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Originally a diminutive of Chauncey. It is now usually given in reference to the English word chance meaning ‘luck, fortune’ (ultimately derived from Latin cadens ‘falling’)." It ranked #442 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, originally a diminutive of Chauncey. It is now usually given in reference to the English word chance meaning ‘luck, fortune’ (ultimately derived from Latin cadens ‘falling’). The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Chance ranked #442 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #442 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chance mean?
Behind the Name does not give Chance a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: originally a diminutive of Chauncey.
Is Chance a popular name?
Chance ranked #442 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Chance a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Chance appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Chance — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
