Chauncy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Chauncy means 'fortune' or 'luck'.
Meaning of the Name Chauncy
Chauncy is a variant of Chance, which originated from the old French word 'cheance' meaning 'fortune' or 'luck'. It is a masculine name that is associated with positive outcomes and opportunities. Chauncy can also be traced back to the Latin word 'cadentia' meaning 'falling' or 'declining', suggesting a sense of change or transition. Overall, Chauncy conveys a sense of optimism and possibility.
Popularity of the Name Chauncy
The popularity for the name Chauncy peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 33 births, which ranked number 4,221 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Chauncy had the most female births in 1980 with 9, which ranked number 6,789 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 33, which ranked number 1,649 out of 6,763 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chauncy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Chauncy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chauncy
- 20 Year Trend of Chauncy: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Chauncy: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Chauncy: -100.00%
Popularity of Chauncy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chauncy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chauncy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chauncy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chauncy
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