Name Legacy

Chance

Recorded 1883–2025 · United States

Chance was most popular in 1996, when 2,293 American babies were given the name — ranking #295 that year. In 2025 it ranked #868, with 733 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 56,010 people named Chance.

Most popular in1996
Rank that year#295
Births that year2,293
Total since 188056,010

Chance over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Chance’s peak in 1996. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org