Chantz
Every Chantz since 1971 — 1,170 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chantz
Chantz is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 1,170 American babies have been named Chantz. Its peak came in 1997, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chantz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chantz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,086 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,070 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,209 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,180 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,031 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,255 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,847 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,809 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,091 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,723 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,988 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,241 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,810 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,130 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,736 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,842 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,613 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,909 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,398 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,574 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,002 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,698 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,392 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,020 |
| 1995 | 57 | #1,606 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,711 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,964 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chantz in 2025?
Chantz did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chantz?
1,170 babies have been named Chantz in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chantz most popular?
Chantz peaked in 1997, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Chantz a boy or girl name?
Chantz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chantz rising or falling?
Chantz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.