Chasin

CHAY-sin · A modern coinage, likely derived from the surname Chase or the English word chase.

Peak popularity

2016

Usually for

Boys

Trend

Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Chasin since 2000

Babies named Chasin per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Boys
2000s	18
2010s	105
2020s	47

Meaning & origin

Chasin is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2000 and reflecting the late-20th-century trend of turning surnames and words into given names. It peaked in 2016 but has been falling in use since 2015, with recent data from 2025 showing it remains extremely rare, not ranking among the top 1000 names. The name likely derives from the surname Chase, meaning 'huntsman' or 'to chase,' combined with the fashionable -in suffix. Its trajectory suggests a brief novelty phase rather than lasting popularity, and it has not been strongly associated with any particular region or cultural group.

Chasin is a modern invented name, formed by taking the word or surname Chase and adding the popular -in suffix, following a trend seen in names like Jasin and Kaysin. It first appeared in U.S. records around 2000 and saw a brief rise in popularity, peaking in 2016, but has since declined. It remains rare, with no established historical or cultural background.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Chase

Variants: Chace, Chayce, Kace, Kase

Sibling names for Chasin

Names that share Chasin's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Brynn, Sloane, Paige, Tess, Quinn

Brothers: Cole, Jace, Reid, Tate, Knox

Questions parents ask

What does the name Chasin mean?

Chasin is a modern coinage with no traditional meaning. It likely derives from the English surname Chase, which referred to a huntsman or someone who lived near a chase (a hunting ground).

Is Chasin a popular name?

Chasin is not a common name. It first entered U.S. records in 2000 and peaked in 2016, but has not ranked among the top 1000 names. Recent data (2025) shows it is given to fewer than 5 babies per year.

Is Chasin a boy or girl name?

Chasin is predominantly used for boys. Since its first recorded use in 2000, it has almost exclusively been given to boys, though it could be considered unisex.