Chaynce
An unconventional spelling of the English word "chance", suggesting luck or opportunity.
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Chaynce. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chaynce today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaynce births was 2017 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaynce. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2017
16 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,622
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Chaynce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chaynce from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Chaynce remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaynce by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chaynce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chaynce
The name Chaynce is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be an intentional respelling or derivation of the English word "chance," possibly intended to convey a sense of uniqueness or individuality.
Despite its recent origins, there are a few historical figures who bore the name Chaynce. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Chaynce Willingham, an American basketball player who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He played for several collegiate teams and briefly pursued a professional career.
Another notable Chaynce was Chaynce Hayden, an American singer-songwriter and musician active in the early 2000s. He released several albums and singles, blending elements of rock, pop, and alternative genres.
In the realm of literature, there was a minor character named Chaynce in the 2005 novel "The Chameleon's Shadow" by Minette Walters. This fictional character played a supporting role in the book's plot.
Moving to the present day, Chaynce Powell is an American artist and illustrator known for his vibrant and colorful works, often depicting scenes from pop culture and urban life.
Lastly, Chaynce Michaels is a contemporary American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded a clothing line catering to a younger demographic, featuring bold and trendy designs.
While the name Chaynce remains relatively uncommon, these individuals have helped to establish its presence in various fields, ranging from sports and entertainment to literature and fashion. As a modern coinage, the name's popularity and usage may continue to evolve in the years ahead.
People
Chaynce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaynce as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chaynce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaynce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaynce going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Chaynce a common name?
We classify Chaynce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chaynce most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaynce was 2017, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaynce is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chaynce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chaynce a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chaynce in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chaynce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chaynce in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chaynce can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Chaynce?
Want to know how many Americans are named Chaynce? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.