Chauncey
girl nameChauncey entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3647 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#3647
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4083 |
| 1950s | #5686 |
| 1960s | #6450 |
| 1970s | #6095 |
| 1980s | #4700 |
| 1990s | #7114 |
| 2000s | #13343 |
| 2010s | #16530 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Chauncey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chauncey alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chauncey in 2025?
- Chauncey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chauncey most popular?
- Chauncey peaked in 1982, reaching #3647 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chauncey with classmates?
- Chauncey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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