NAME PROFILE
Chauncey
Chauncey is a name of English origin that translates to 'the place of the chancellor.' It carries a sense of authority and wisdom, often associated with individuals who are thoughtful and articulate. Those named Chauncey may be seen as leaders with distinctive insights.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,193 |
| Gender | Male (38% / 62%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 29%CA — 22%FL — 17%IL — 16%PA — 16%
Notable People
Chauncey Billups (Basketball player, NBA Champion) · Chauncey Gardner (Fictional character in *Being There*) · Chauncey H. McKinney (American politician) · Chauncey Depew (American lawyer and politician) · Chauncey Wright (American philosopher)
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