Chauncy

Boy name

Chauncy has been given to 1,290 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1980.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,290

Peak year

1980 (40 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Names one letter away from Chauncy — alternate spellings parents actually use.

10,193 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chauncy.

1,286 babies since 1959

1,280 babies since 1970

1,304 babies since 1951

1,264 babies since 1957

1,264 babies since 1962

1,317 babies since 1969

1,261 babies since 1916

1,320 babies since 1963

How popular is the name Chauncy?

Chauncy has been given to 1,290 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chauncy peak?

Chauncy peaked in 1980, when 40 babies were given the name.

Is Chauncy a girl or boy name?

Chauncy is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Chauncy are boys).

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