Chance
How to say it: CHANS · /ˈtʃæns/
From Middle English/Old French cheance, meaning good fortune or luck; used as a word name and surname.
Chance was the 436th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 711 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #592 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #436 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 711 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,662 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #592 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2010s, Chance remains close to that high while still well used. A gentle slide is foreseen in the near term.
What goes with it
Breathy lightness shapes Chance, giving it an easy air. Cash and Colt make natural counterparts.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chance is about 1 in 195.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Chance
- Chance Perdomo (1996–2024)British actor
- Chance Kelly (born 1967)American actor
- Chance Myers (born 1987)American soccer player
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