Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Chance.
National Rank (2025)
#442
All-Time Peak Rank
#154 (1996)
Total U.S. Births
54,622
Unisex Distribution97.5% Boy / 2.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Chance Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Chance
According to SSA data, Chance achieved its highest historical rank of #154 in 1996. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1996 with 2,243 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 67 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Chance scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-51.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,243Births in 1996
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
67Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:12
1930s:0
1940s:20
1950s:22
1960s:536
1970s:1,840
1980s:4,726
1990s:13,231
2000s:14,339
2010s:14,338
2020s:5,548
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesChance
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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