Chancellor Boy

Popularity: #898 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHAN-sel-er / /ˈtʃæn.sə.lər/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: steward; Latin: chancellor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Chancellor has its roots in the Latin word 'cancellarius', which referred to a secretary or an official. In medieval Europe, the title was often associated with high-ranking officials in the church and state. The name has been used as a surname and has gained popularity as a given name in modern times. It reflects a sense of authority and leadership.

Trend Summary

Chancellor has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

ChandlerCyrusCannonCadenCecilCruz

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Sibling Suggestions

ChaseChanceCarterCameronColton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chancellor was first seen in the United States in 1916. Chancellor has ranked as high as #1168 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Chancellor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chancellor (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165
19685
19698
197010
19729
19735
19747
19756
197613
19776
197812
197916
19805
198111
198211
198311
198420
198515
198618
198723
198824
198948
199042
199156
199236
199357
199473
199567
199673
199792
199888
199985
2000113
2001131
2002107
200399
200472
200564
200658
200776
200849
200941
201041
201143
201250
201351
201460
201586
201692
201796
201873
201967
202053
202145
202236
202332
202426