Chance name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: English and Old French
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Chance ch(an)-ce
Meaning: Good Fortune, Chief Secretary, Record Keeper, Contraction of Chancellor, A Gamble, Variant of Chauncey and The Chance
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What does Chance mean?

Unfading and Darling Chance mainly is used in English, meaning of Chance is "Good Fortune, Chief Secretary, Record Keeper, Contraction of Chancellor, A Gamble, Variant of Chauncey or The Chance" aimed at both sexes has its origin in Old French and English.

Chance is short of Chauncey. Desirable and Perpetual Old French Chauncey, meaning of Chauncey is "Good Fortune and Church Official" is principally used in English. Chance is diminutive of Chancellor. Chancellor means Occupational Name, Chief Secretary and Keeper of Records is of Old French origin.

How do I pronounce Chance?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Chance as ch(an)-ce.

Variants of Chance

Chanc, Chancey, Chauncey, Chan

Names that rhyme with Chance

How popular is the name Chance?

Chance was a popular name in United States. Over 48943 babies have been named Chance since 1883. When at the peak of its usage in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 154th spot and 2243 baby boys were given the name.

However after 119 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 36 times Chance is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 906 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Chance. There are over 394 babies that have been given the name Chance in England and Wales.

Chance is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 2000 but could not make beyond the top 2000. There are over 102 babies that have been given the name Chance in France.

But Chance is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, Malawi, Chad and Cambodia. According to our estimate, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Chance around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023378847498126
2022341972560822
20213261010413834
20202851178582720
20192841208453930
20182701313399736
20172681343491527
20162721343433833
20152501459472229
20142441529426434
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Chance in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands211055
Sweden8693
Norway8677
Denmark5020

What numerology tells about Chance?

Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. You can easily get turned off by a person's reckless behavior or bad habits. You need to communicate with people in order to expand your knowledge and widen your perspective. You are the most self-motivated person you know. If letter C is your cornerstone, you have a highly developed intuition.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Chance

  •  Brianne - Widely Accepted unisex name Brianne means "Hill, Esteem or Consideration" has its origin in Celtic language is used mostly in Swedish, English and Danish. In 1997, celebrated Brianne was the 471st most popular name in baby girl names list in United States
  •  Tate - Meaning of Tate is Pleasant or Bright, Brings Joy or Light Hearted is dominantly used in Old SwedishDanish, Swedish and English used as a gender-neutral name is rooted from American, Native and Old Norse
  •  Tonia - Darling Tonia mainly is used in Danish, Swedish and Norwegian aimed at both genders, meaning of Tonia is "That Feeds on Flower or Invaluable" has its origin in English-American, Greek and Latin
  •  Mahlon - Prominent and Ceaseless Mahlon is originated from Hebrew, Mahlon means "Mild" and is bestowed upon both sexes is specifically used in English
  •  Stephany - Illustrous Stephany is used notably in English is rooted from Old Greek, Stephany means "The Crowned or The Crowned" is used commonly as a unisex name

Middle names for Chance

These are some of the prospering and teeny-weeny options for Chance middle names.

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Sibling Names for Chance

Naming a baby can be an exciting, yet daunting task for parents. If you have chosen the name "Chance" for your little one, you may be wondering what other names would complement it perfectly. Here are some great sibling names to consider for your growing family.

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Brother to Chance

Famous people named Chance

  • Chance Browne, American comic strip artist and cartoonist
  • Chance M. Vought, American aviation pioneer and engineer
  • Chance Sanford, Major League Baseball infielder
  • Chance Bateman, Australian rules footballer
  • Chance Fry, retired U.S. soccer forward
  • Chance Phelps, private first class – posthumously promoted to lance corporal –
  • Chance Thomas, American composer, author, and entrepreneur
  • Chance Mock, former American football quarterback
  • Chance Cessna in Dear Secret Santa as Actress
  • Chance Mullen is credited as writer of movie Sun Belt Express

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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