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.

Popularity of Chase by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesPopular1 in every 762 births
United KingdomPopular1 in every 3.0K births
CanadaPopular1 in every 1.5K births
AustraliaPopular1 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.

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

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

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