boys' name · peaked 1997

Chantz

Every Chantz since 1971 — 1,170 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Chantz
Peak year
1997
68 babies
All-time total
1,170
since 1971

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
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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.

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