Chauncey Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAWN-see / /ˈtʃɔːn.si/French; English
Meaning
French: 'chancellor'; English: 'from the land of the chancellor'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chauncey has its roots in the Old French word 'chauncier', meaning 'to be a chancellor'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and became a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has been associated with nobility and leadership throughout its history.
Trend Summary
Chauncey has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, with fewer births recorded in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chaunce
- Chauncy
International Variants
- Chancel (French)
- Chancery (English)
Famous people named Chauncey
Chauncey Depew was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New York.
Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and NBA Finals MVP.
Chauncey Wright was an American philosopher and a prominent figure in the development of pragmatism.
Chauncey Olcott was an American singer-songwriter known for his contributions to Irish music.
Fictional characters named Chauncey
Chauncey Gardiner is the main character in the novel 'Being There' by Jerzy Kosinski, known for his simple-mindedness and profound impact on society.
Chauncey is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chauncey was first seen in the United States in 1880. Chauncey has ranked as high as #946 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chauncey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chauncey (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 6 | |
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 32 |
1881 | 26 |
1882 | 17 |
1883 | 30 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 25 |
1886 | 21 |
1887 | 28 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 29 |
1890 | 37 |
1891 | 27 |
1892 | 38 |
1893 | 23 |
1894 | 28 |
1895 | 29 |
1896 | 20 |
1897 | 20 |
1898 | 21 |
1899 | 18 |
1900 | 22 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 22 |
1905 | 17 |
1906 | 17 |
1907 | 14 |
1908 | 13 |
1909 | 16 |
1910 | 32 |
1911 | 17 |
1912 | 44 |
1913 | 42 |
1914 | 55 |
1915 | 70 |
1916 | 68 |
1917 | 76 |
1918 | 76 |
1919 | 68 |
1920 | 73 |
1921 | 84 |
1922 | 83 |
1923 | 68 |
1924 | 67 |
1925 | 65 |
1926 | 69 |
1927 | 63 |
1928 | 59 |
1929 | 51 |
1930 | 63 |
1931 | 55 |
1932 | 65 |
1933 | 49 |
1934 | 38 |
1935 | 52 |
1936 | 46 |
1937 | 42 |
1938 | 45 |
1939 | 37 |
1940 | 30 |
1941 | 38 |
1942 | 51 |
1943 | 29 |
1944 | 33 |
1945 | 40 |
1946 | 41 |
1947 | 43 |
1948 | 44 |
1949 | 44 |
1950 | 48 |
1951 | 67 |
1952 | 49 |
1953 | 59 |
1954 | 70 |
1955 | 70 |
1956 | 51 |
1957 | 65 |
1958 | 71 |
1959 | 61 |
1960 | 60 |
1961 | 82 |
1962 | 77 |
1963 | 83 |
1964 | 75 |
1965 | 62 |
1966 | 80 |
1967 | 64 |
1968 | 86 |
1969 | 70 |
1970 | 98 |
1971 | 77 |
1972 | 81 |
1973 | 94 |
1974 | 113 |
1975 | 120 |
1976 | 83 |
1977 | 111 |
1978 | 158 |
1979 | 151 |
1980 | 159 |
1981 | 173 |
1982 | 159 |
1983 | 142 |
1984 | 147 |
1985 | 125 |
1986 | 128 |
1987 | 124 |
1988 | 122 |
1989 | 131 |
1990 | 119 |
1991 | 99 |
1992 | 108 |
1993 | 91 |
1994 | 112 |
1995 | 113 |
1996 | 116 |
1997 | 147 |
1998 | 147 |
1999 | 107 |
2000 | 107 |
2001 | 102 |
2002 | 80 |
2003 | 99 |
2004 | 123 |
2005 | 123 |
2006 | 110 |
2007 | 111 |
2008 | 111 |
2009 | 95 |
2010 | 83 |
2011 | 89 |
2012 | 66 |
2013 | 66 |
2014 | 75 |
2015 | 55 |
2016 | 36 |
2017 | 43 |
2018 | 53 |
2019 | 44 |
2020 | 37 |
2021 | 37 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 30 |
2024 | 42 |