Chaucer Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHAW-sir / /ˈtʃɔːsər/

Middle English; Old French

Meaning

Middle English: maker of shoes; Old French: shoemaker

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Chaucer is most famously associated with Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet from the 14th century known for 'The Canterbury Tales.' The name itself derives from the Old French word 'chaussier,' meaning shoemaker. Chaucer's works played a significant role in establishing the English language in literature. The name has since become a symbol of literary achievement.

Trend Summary

The name Chaucer is rare in contemporary usage and has not seen significant popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

ChandlerCarterSawyerHunterParkerTuckerSpencerAsher

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Sibling Suggestions

OliverSebastianJulianTheodoreMaxwellNathaniel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chaucer was first seen in the United States in 2016. Chaucer has ranked as high as #1418 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chaucer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chaucer

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20165