Chancellor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Chancellor means 'officeholder' or 'administrator'.
Meaning of the Name Chancellor
Chancellor is a surname of German origin which means 'officeholder' or 'administrator'. It was originally a title given to the head of a chancery or court of justice in medieval Europe. The name can also be used as a first name and is associated with qualities such as leadership, authority, and discretion.
Popularity of the Name Chancellor
The popularity for the name Chancellor peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 131 births, which ranked number 2,526 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Chancellor had the most female births in 2018 with 5, which ranked number 15,660 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 131, which ranked number 1,089 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chancellor has declined sharply over the last ten years from 50 births to 36 births, a decline of -28.00%. Among males, Chancellor has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 50 births to 36 births, a decline of -28.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chancellor
- 20 Year Trend of Chancellor: -66.36%
- 10 Year Trend of Chancellor: -28.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Chancellor: -28.00%
Popularity of Chancellor by State
For males, Chancellor was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chancellor. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chancellor
- Total Births of Chancellor: 35 (-3.23%)
- Male Births of Chancellor: 35 (-3.23%)
Given the downward trend of Chancellor over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.23% decrease in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. Male births for Chancellor have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 35 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.23%.