Boy · #7,049 in 2026

Chanze

Name: Popularity of the name Chanze in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chanze, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,049

Peak Rank

#4,701 (2014)

Total Babies

347

5-Yr Trend

+22%

1988

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4701

Peak Rank

347

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chanze

Chanze first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 20 Chanzes were born — ranking #4,701 that year. As of 2026, Chanze ranks #7,049 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 347 Chanzes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Chanze

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chanze is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chance
Chains
Chins
Chanc
Chines
Chams
Chiens
Jans
Janz
Jannes
Chant
Chan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanze

What does the name Chanze mean?

Chanze is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chanze in 2026?

In 2026, Chanze ranks #7,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Chanze most popular?

Chanze reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,701 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Chanze a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chanze is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chanze?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chanze include Lamichael, Maxamillion, Haruki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chanze

Chanze is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 347 births in the dataset. Chanze's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Chanze's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.