Chase
Boy name · #192 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Chase? In official American birth records, Chase has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 1,904 baby boys were named Chase, placing it at #192 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #74, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 945 boys born in 2025 was named Chase.
Babies named Chase per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 140-year story
Chase first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 7,394 boys were named Chase — good for #61 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 Chase against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Chase in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Chase is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Chase is most common
Geography matters for names, and Chase is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Chase is most common in ME (4.7 per 1,000), DE (4.1 per 1,000), NH (3.3 per 1,000), ND (3 per 1,000), CT (2.9 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 1.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Chase is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Chase
Statistically, parents drawn to Chase tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cole, Josue, Connor, Blake, and Cade.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Chase | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,904 | #192 |
| 2024 | 2,157 | #173 |
| 2023 | 2,389 | #154 |
| 2022 | 2,710 | #137 |
| 2021 | 2,939 | #125 |
| 2020 | 2,998 | #123 |
| 2019 | 3,173 | #121 |
| 2018 | 3,460 | #113 |
| 2017 | 4,186 | #94 |
| 2016 | 4,868 | #86 |
| 2015 | 5,387 | #74 |
| 2014 | 5,363 | #78 |
| 2013 | 5,556 | #78 |
| 2012 | 5,706 | #77 |
| 2011 | 6,203 | #69 |
| 2010 | 6,448 | #66 |
| 2009 | 7,394 | #61 |
| 2008 | 7,003 | #67 |
| 2007 | 6,159 | #79 |
| 2006 | 5,746 | #83 |
| 2005 | 5,199 | #82 |
| 2004 | 5,161 | #82 |
| 2003 | 5,014 | #87 |
| 2002 | 4,858 | #82 |
| 2001 | 5,199 | #79 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Chase?
In official American birth records, the name Chase first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Chase a popular boy name?
Chase ranked #192 among boys in 2025 with 1,904 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #74.
When was the name Chase most popular?
Chase peaked in 2009, when 7,394 American boys received the name (ranked #61 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Chase?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 945 newborn American boys was named Chase. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.