Chase

For many more names, please Return to Edgar's Main Page.

Chase

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Chase comes from a Middle English surname meaning “Hunter” from the word “chase” (to hunt).

History:
Chase is one of those names like Sherman, Ashley, Russell, or Harrison, that was a surname transferred to become a first name. It is found more in the United States than in other English-speaking countries.

Pronunciation: chayse.

Alternates: Chace, Chasen, Chaise, Chayce, Chayse.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.016 % named Chase

Popularity of Chase:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 809th most popular.
1980-1990: 171st most popular.
1990: 119th most popular.
1991: 114th most popular.
1992: 121st most popular.
1993: 122nd most popular.
1994: 117th most popular.
1995: 100th most popular.
1996: 79th most popular.
1997: 79th most popular.
1998: 69th most popular.
1999: 77th most popular.
2000: 78th most popular.
2001: 80th most popular.
2002: 84th most popular.
2003: 87th most popular.