Holding steady.
Popularity of Chanc since 1971
Babies named Chanc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chanc is an extremely rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1971, but it has never approached mainstream popularity. Its peak year was 1988, when only 14 boys received the name, and it has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never rising above five annual births in recent years. The name is likely a respelling of Chance or a clipped form of Chancellor, reflecting a modern penchant for distinctive, one-syllable names. Without any top state concentrations, Chanc remains a true rarity among U.S. given names, appealing to parents seeking a singular choice with a straightforward sound.
Chanc is most likely a modern variant of the English name Chance, which itself derives from the Old French word 'chance' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune.' Alternatively, it could be a short form of Chancellor, an occupational name for a secretary or official. The name began appearing in U.S. records in the 1970s but has remained very rare, never entering the top 1000.
Sibling names for Chanc
Names that share Chanc's style, for a brother or sister.
