Declining since 2009, #2,765 for boys today.
Popularity of Chace since 1970
Babies named Chace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 346 |
| 1990s | 836 |
| 2000s | 1,666 |
| 2010s | 2,113 |
| 2020s | 377 |
Meaning & origin
Chace is a modern respelling of Chase, a name that has enjoyed steady popularity since the 1970s. First recorded in 1970, Chace reached its peak rank of 1,043 in 2009, but has since been falling in usage. In 2025, it ranked 2,765, with only about 1 in every 37,132 newborn boys receiving the name. The variant has been most common in Michigan, Florida, and Texas. While Chase remains the dominant form, Chace offers a distinctive spelling that appeals to parents seeking a slight twist on a familiar name.
Chace is a modern variant spelling of Chase, which derives from the Old French 'chacier' meaning 'to hunt'. The surname Chase originated as an occupational name for a huntsman. Chace as a given name emerged in the late 20th century, following the popularity of Chase and other surname-derived names. Its usage peaked in 2009 and has since declined.
Where Chace is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chase
Sibling names for Chace
Names that share Chace's style, for a brother or sister.
