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Chasen

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Pronounced CHAY-sən /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Modern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French 'to hunt' — in the Mason rhythmMedium

In 30 seconds: Chase with Mason's gait: Chasen stretches the huntsman to two beats — pursuit, paced. Hollywood's old Chasen's restaurant approves.
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Origin MediumFrench, American
MeaningModern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French 'to hunt' — in the Mason rhythm
U.S. rank (2024)#3798 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,031

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752024

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

History & Origin

Chasen is a modern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French chacier, 'to hunt' — riding Mason's rhythm; also a surname (the storied Chasen's restaurant).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, huntsman at the root, and paced.

Did you know? Chasen's of Beverly Hills fed Sinatra's circle chili for decades — the surname now jogs after Chase in the nursery.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Chase — root etymology

Variations

ChaseChasonChasin

Nicknames

Chase

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If you like Chasen…

Chase— the pursuit-name it stretches
Mason— the rhythm template
Jason— the classic -sen/-son echo
Cason— a fellow modern -son coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chasen mean?

Chasen elaborates Chase, from Old French 'to hunt'.

How do you pronounce Chasen?

It's said CHAY-sən /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chasen a boy or girl name?

Chasen is a boy's name.

How popular is Chasen?

Chasen is a rare name in the U.S.