Chauncey
Meaning
“English surname from Norman French, possibly related to 'chancellor'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Chauncey peaked in the 1890s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Chauncey
Most people given the name Chauncey in the United States were born between 1970 and 2009. The Chauncey you meet today is most often in his 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Chauncey deep dive
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