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Chancey

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAN-see /ˈtʃæn.si/High

Meaning: A spelling of Chauncey — from an English/Norman surname, variously 'a chancellor; a church official; a record-keeper'Low

In 30 seconds: A chancellor; a record-keeper: Chancey spells Chauncey. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Chauncey — from an English/Norman surname, variously 'a chancellor; a church official; a record-keeper'
U.S. rank (2025)#9886 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197818832025

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

Chancey is a spelling of Chauncey — from an English/Norman surname, variously 'a chancellor; a church official; a record-keeper' (also echoing the word chance). A crisp, classic name (said 'CHAN-see'; nickname Chance).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Chauncey. Rare in this form, a-chancellor at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Chauncey comes from an English/Norman surname, variously 'a chancellor; a church official' — Chancey is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'CHAN-see').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chauncey — English/French etymology

Variations

ChaunceyChauncyChancy

Nicknames

Chance

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chancey mean?

Chancey spells Chauncey — English/Norman 'a chancellor; a church official; a record-keeper'.

How do you pronounce Chancey?

It's said CHAN-see /ˈtʃæn.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chancey a boy or girl name?

Chancey is a boy's name.

How popular is Chancey?

Chancey is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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