gender neutral
Chase
to hunt, huntsman
About Chase
Energy radiates from this single-syllable powerhouse. It's a name that suggests action, determination, and forward momentum—qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. The brevity is deceptive; despite its short length, it packs considerable impact and personality. It's effortlessly cool without trying too hard, maintaining appeal across generations and social contexts. The name is straightforward and honest, no hidden complications or confusing pronunciations. Everyone knows how to say it, how to spell it, and yet it never feels boring or overdone. There's an American spirit to it, evoking open roads and big dreams. It's the kind of name that grows with a person, equally suitable for a adventurous boy and an accomplished man.
Popularity of the Name Chase
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #961 | ||||
| 1972 | #841 | ||||
| 1973 | #741 | ||||
| 1974 | #726 | ||||
| 1975 | #741 | ||||
| 1976 | #722 | ||||
| 1977 | #720 | ||||
| 1978 | #700 | ||||
| 1979 | #685 | ||||
| 1980 | #656 | ||||
| 1981 | #611 | ||||
| 1982 | #245 | ||||
| 1983 | #149 | #219 | |||
| 1984 | #133 | #253 | |||
| 1985 | #133 | #242 | |||
| 1986 | #142 | #236 | |||
| 1987 | #139 | #316 | |||
| 1988 | #127 | #215 | |||
| 1989 | #113 | #196 | |||
| 1990 | #110 | #199 | |||
| 1991 | #108 | #228 | #185 | ||
| 1992 | #116 | #174 | #193 | ||
| 1993 | #116 | #116 | #180 | ||
| 1994 | #114 | #148 | #171 | ||
| 1995 | #95 | #157 | #159 | ||
| 1996 | #76 | #146 | #135 | ||
| 1997 | #77 | #663 | #248 | #132 | |
| 1998 | #67 | #787 | #181 | #107 | |
| 1999 | #76 | #957 | #214 | #128 | |
| 2000 | #77 | #976 | #262 | #122 | |
| 2001 | #79 | #807 | #132 | #124 | |
| 2002 | #82 | #978 | #168 | #120 | |
| 2003 | #87 | #706 | #356 | #107 | |
| 2004 | #82 | #966 | #189 | #103 | |
| 2005 | #82 | #626 | #205 | #104 | |
| 2006 | #83 | #610 | #185 | #101 | |
| 2007 | #79 | #458 | #172 | #78 | |
| 2008 | #67 | #438 | #111 | #71 | |
| 2009 | #61 | #318 | #88 | #53 | |
| 2010 | #66 | #314 | #79 | #57 | |
| 2011 | #69 | #254 | #94 | #61 | |
| 2012 | #77 | #226 | #107 | #66 | |
| 2013 | #78 | #221 | #104 | #753 | #65 |
| 2014 | #78 | #232 | #140 | #632 | #79 |
| 2015 | #74 | #236 | #176 | #566 | #95 |
| 2016 | #86 | #193 | #99 | #499 | #91 |
| 2017 | #94 | #252 | #125 | #629 | #124 |
| 2018 | #113 | #283 | #137 | #616 | #160 |
| 2019 | #121 | #327 | #195 | #206 | |
| 2020 | #123 | #337 | #193 | #733 | #205 |
| 2021 | #125 | #389 | #207 | #215 | |
| 2022 | #137 | #386 | #191 | #200 | |
| 2023 | #154 | #446 | #226 | #230 | |
| 2024 | #173 | #515 | #251 | #791 | #252 |
| 2025 | #192 | #513 | #301 | #291 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Chase
Names Similar to Chase
Nicknames for Chase
- Chas
- Chasey
- CJ
- Chaser
Famous People Named Chase
| Chase Utley | American former professional baseball player |
| Chase Young | American football player |
| Chase Elliott | American stock car racing driver |
| Chase Stokes | American actor |
| Chase Anderson | American professional baseball player |
| Chase Bryant | American country music singer |
| Chase Daniel | American football quarterback |
| Chase Headley | American former professional baseball player |
| Chase Jarvis | American photographer |
| Chase Kalisz | American swimmer |
| Chase Masterson | American actress |
| Chase McNary | American reality TV personality |
| Chase Padgett | American actor and musician |
| Chase Rice | American football player |
| Chase Tapley | American professional basketball player |
| Chase Walker | American musician |
| Chase Williamson | American actor |
| Chase Wright | American professional baseball player |
| Chase Zander | American actor |
Characters Named Chase
| Chase Davenport | Character from the TV series "Lab Rats" |
| Chase McCain | Protagonist of the video game "LEGO City Undercover" |
| Chase Matthews | Character from the TV show "Zoey 101" |
| Chase Young | Villainous character from the TV series "Xiaolin Showdown" |
| Chase Stein | Character from the comic book series "Runaways" |
| Chase Meridian | Character from the film "Batman Forever" |
| Chase Edmunds | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Chase Patterson | Character from the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Chase Travers | Character from the TV series "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Chase Vanek | Character from the film "Babel" |
| Chase Collins | Character from the film "Step Up 2 - The Streets" |
| Chase Blake | Character from the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Chase Gallagher | Character from the TV series "Brothers & Sisters" |
| Chase | Character from the TV series "PAW Patrol" |
| Chase Hammond | Character from the film "She's All That" |
| Chase Linh | Character from the video game "Need for Speed - The Run" |
| Chase Devineaux | Character from the computer game series "Carmen Sandiego" |
| Chase Graves | Character from the TV series "iZombie" |