Chase Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chase is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chase?
Chase is spelled C-H-A-S-E. The name has 5 letters.
Chase at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The English word “chase” means to pursue or run after someone or something.
- Origin
- The name Chase is commonly associated with the English word for pursuing or hunting.
- Pronunciation
- chays · 1 syllable
Chase Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,067
Recorded Births35
Rank#192
Recorded Births1,904
- Girls usage fell 790 places to #4,067 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 19 places to #192 and recorded 253 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chase Mean?
The English word “chase” means to pursue or run after someone or something.
Origin: The name Chase is commonly associated with the English word for pursuing or hunting.
How Do You Pronounce Chase?
Pronunciationchays
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Chase?
- History
- Chase has been used as both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries with historical occurrences.
Chase Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 35 | #4,067 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,904 | #192 |
| 2024 | Girls | 48 | #3,277 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,157 | #173 |
| 2023 | Girls | 37 | #3,984 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,389 | #154 |
| 2022 | Girls | 48 | #3,313 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,710 | #137 |
| 2021 | Girls | 43 | #3,553 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,939 | #125 |
| 2020 | Girls | 38 | #3,778 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,998 | #123 |
| 2019 | Girls | 49 | #3,222 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,173 | #121 |
| 2018 | Girls | 55 | #2,962 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,460 | #113 |
| 2017 | Girls | 51 | #3,145 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,186 | #94 |
| 2016 | Girls | 67 | #2,617 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,868 | #86 |
| 2015 | Girls | 63 | #2,773 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,387 | #74 |
| 2014 | Girls | 73 | #2,469 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,363 | #78 |
When Was Chase Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Boys
7,394 recorded births
National rank #61
2008 · Boys
7,003 recorded births
National rank #67
2010 · Boys
6,448 recorded births
National rank #66
2011 · Boys
6,203 recorded births
National rank #69
Where Chase Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #61 | 18 |
| DE | #82 | 12 |
| NJ | #92 | 107 |
| PA | #94 | 135 |
| CT | #95 | 38 |
| NH | #99 | 15 |
| MA | #105 | 66 |
| MD | #108 | 52 |