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Chance

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Pronounced CHANSS /ˈtΚƒΓ¦ns/High

Meaning: From the word chance β€” Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin cadere, 'to fall'); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Good fortune: Chance is the word-name for luck and a happy opportunity. Bold, optimistic, and cool β€” used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word chance β€” Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin cadere, 'to fall'); here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5593 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,386

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200419672025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chance comes from the word chance β€” Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin cadere, 'to fall'). A bold, optimistic word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, good-fortune at the root, and optimistic.

Did you know? Chance, from Old French cheance ('fortune, luck'), names good fortune and opportunity β€” a bold, optimistic word-name (rapper Chance the Rapper), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary β€” chance β€” word origin

Variations

ChanseChancy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chance mean?

Chance is the word for 'good fortune; a fortunate happening' (Old French cheance).

How do you pronounce Chance?

It's said CHANSS /ˈtΚƒΓ¦ns/ β€” a single syllable.

Is Chance a boy or girl name?

Chance is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Chance?

Chance is rare for girls in the U.S.

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