Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Chaze since 1988
Babies named Chaze per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Chaze is a rare and modern name with an uncertain origin, first entering U.S. records in 1988. While its exact meaning is unclear, it likely represents a creative respelling or blend of more established names like Chase and Blaise. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, but its trajectory shows a rising trend since 2022, perhaps reflecting a broader taste for short, zippy names ending in 'z' or 's.' Its peak year remains 1988, when it was first recorded, suggesting it has always been an uncommon choice. As of 2025, no top states have reported significant usage, indicating its rarity across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary-sounding name, Chaze offers a fresh, phonetically straightforward option.
Chaze appears to be a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1988. It may be a respelling of Chase, an English occupational surname meaning 'hunter,' or a blend with the name Blaise, derived from the Latin Blasius meaning 'lisping.' The name has seen sporadic use, with a slight uptick since 2022.
Sibling names for Chaze
Names that share Chaze's style, for a brother or sister.
