Chace
Boy name · #2782 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Chace? In official American birth records, Chace has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 46 baby boys were named Chace, placing it at #2782 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #934, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 39,130 boys born in 2025 was named Chace.
Babies named Chace per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 55-year story
Chace first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 512 boys were named Chace — good for #528 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Chace against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Chace in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Chace is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Chace will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Chace is most common
State-level data for Chace is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Chace
Statistically, parents drawn to Chace tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Chayce, Chayse, Tyce, Cache, and Mace.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Chace | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2765 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2595 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2039 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2109 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1743 |
| 2019 | 97 | #1658 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1478 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1276 |
| 2016 | 169 | #1141 |
| 2015 | 226 | #934 |
| 2014 | 213 | #981 |
| 2013 | 242 | #872 |
| 2012 | 265 | #825 |
| 2011 | 271 | #810 |
| 2010 | 371 | #647 |
| 2009 | 512 | #528 |
| 2008 | 367 | #661 |
| 2007 | 126 | #1337 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1379 |
| 2005 | 100 | #1460 |
| 2004 | 94 | #1460 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1591 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1447 |
| 2001 | 84 | #1460 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Chace?
In official American birth records, the name Chace first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
Is Chace a popular boy name?
Chace ranked #2782 among boys in 2025 with 46 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #934.
When was the name Chace most popular?
Chace peaked in 2009, when 512 American boys received the name (ranked #528 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Chace?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 39,130 newborn American boys was named Chace. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.