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How Many People Are Named Chauncey?
Estimated people named Chauncey living in the U.S. today
7,143
Gender distribution
93% male · 7% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 10,169
- Peak year: 1981 (188 births)
- Estimated living today: 7,143
Chauncey by age group — who carries the name today?
Chauncey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Chauncey
Chauncey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 10,169 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 7,143 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 47,851 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Chaunceys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Chauncey in the US?
An estimated 7,143 people named Chauncey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Chauncey very rare — about 1 in 47,851 Americans.
Is Chauncey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Chauncey is 93% male and 7% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Chauncey most popular?
Chauncey peaked in 1981, when 188 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Chauncey?
Chauncey ranks #2,944 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 55 out of 100 (higher means rarer).