Chase
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Chase is a Middle English name meaning “to hunt”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.93% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Chase
Chase is a name of Middle English (English) origin that functions as an occupational descriptor for a hunter. It derives from the Old French (French) word chace, denoting the activity of pursuing wild game in a forest. Historically, this term served as a nickname for individuals involved in the management of hunting grounds. Its adoption as a personal name is a modern phenomenon stemming from the transition of surnames into the first-name lexicon.
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Gender Usage of the Name Chase
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Chase is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.93% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Chase
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Chase is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 762 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.5K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 861 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Chase ranked #301 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #164 in 2024 — a drop of 137 places. Chase maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #59 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #1,826 in 1968. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -139 places (from #162 to #301).
Name StyleMethodology
Chase is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 49% of available years and remains active today, averaging 2,745 births per year after a historical peak in 2009.Characteristics of the Name Chase
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- C — Boy Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Chase is a single-syllable name that is brief and impactful, projecting a direct phonetic profile. Its frequent use for characters in contemporary series like House, specifically Robert Chase, anchors it in a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Chase
Middle names used with ChaseMethodology
Chase is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Chase Alexander · Chase Michael · Chase Andrew · Chase Allen · Chase ThomasView all 386 boy middle names.
- Total 833 middle names used with Chase
- 158 girl middle names used with Chase
- 273 unisex middle names used with Chase
Middle name suggestions for ChaseMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Chase is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Chase Joseph · Chase Junior · Chase Gerald · Chase Justin · Chase Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Chase
Sound Like Chase Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Chaz · Chace · Chayse · View all 24 names
Spelled Like Chase Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Chayse · Chaise · Chaske · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Charles · Chad · Chester · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Chase Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Chase”
Dictionary Meaning of "Chase"Methodology
A surname transferred from the nickname from a Middle English nickname for a hunter
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage
A placename
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- A village and river in British Columbia, Canada.
- A number of places in the United States:
- An unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama.
- A census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- An unincorporated community in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana.
- A city in Rice County, Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
- An unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- A township in Lake County, Michigan.
- A census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- A town and unincorporated community in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
- Ellipsis of Chase County.
Translations
The name Chase has 3 translations, for example: in Chinese Mandarin it is rendered as surname, etc..
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How to Spell Chase in ASL
- C
- h
- a
- s
- e
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