Chauncy
Every Chauncy since 1883 — 1,290 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chauncy
Chauncy 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 1883, 1,290 American babies have been named Chauncy. Its peak came in 1980, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Chauncy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chauncy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,143 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #8,972 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,929 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,023 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,537 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #10,922 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,646 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,675 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,001 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,714 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,096 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,669 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,707 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,665 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,145 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,076 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,141 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,326 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #3,935 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,112 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,444 |
| 1985 | — | — | 27 | #2,079 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,879 | 31 | #1,815 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,216 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,756 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,387 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,386 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,773 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,735 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,337 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,540 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,139 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #905 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chauncy in 2025?
Chauncy 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 Chauncy?
1,290 babies have been named Chauncy in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chauncy most popular?
Chauncy peaked in 1980, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Chauncy a boy or girl name?
Chauncy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chauncy rising or falling?
Chauncy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.