Chance
Peaked at #154 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1883, Chance has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Chance — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2517
in 1996
Current rank
#4900
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1967–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1967, Chance reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #2517 nationally with 50 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4286 (2014) to #4900 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Chance ranks #4900 nationally for girls, with 27 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,900 | 27 |
| 2023 | #4,897 | 27 |
| 2022 | #5,672 | 22 |
| 2021 | #4,114 | 35 |
| 2020 | #5,899 | 20 |
| 2019 | #4,564 | 30 |
| 2018 | #4,018 | 36 |
| 2017 | #4,952 | 27 |
Chance — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#154
in 1996
Current rank
#418
in 2024
Years tracked
76
1883–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Chance reached its peak popularity for boys in 1996, ranking #154 nationally with 2,243 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #244 (2014) to #418 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Chance ranks #418 nationally for boys, with 757 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #418 | 757 |
| 2023 | #377 | 852 |
| 2022 | #340 | 983 |
| 2021 | #322 | 1,033 |
| 2020 | #279 | 1,199 |
| 2019 | #284 | 1,213 |
| 2018 | #270 | 1,318 |
| 2017 | #268 | 1,347 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Chance most popular?
Chance was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #154 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Chance becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Chance?
At least 55,254 babies have been recorded with the name Chance in the US since 1883, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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