Chance
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ English ◈ 1 syllable
"Good Fortune"

From English

Chance means fortune or luck — from the Latin cadentia (falling, as in the fall of dice). Chance the Rapper won three Grammys and stayed independent — never signing to a label. Every parent hopes their child gets a chance. One syllable that carries gambling, rap independence, and the most democratic word in the English language: everyone deserves a chance.

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Chance at a glance
MeaningGood Fortune
OriginEnglish
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#308
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Why parents love Chance
  • Chance the Rapper proved you don't need a label — ultimate independence.
  • The meaning fortune/luck is universally hopeful.
  • One syllable with a bright, optimistic sound: CHANSS.
  • Every parent hopes their child gets their chance.
  • No nickname needed — Chance is already a statement.
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The vibe of Chance
fortuneRapperindependentdiceluckoptimisticdemocraticGrammy
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Origin & history of Chance
Latin cadentia (falling of dice) → Old French chance → English Chance
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English roots
Chance comes from the Old French meaning fortune or luck. Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Bennett) won three Grammys in 2017 while remaining independent — never signing to a record label. Homeward Bound's Chance is the adventurous bulldog. The word chance is one of the most democratic in English: everyone deserves one.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used as a given name from the 20th century; Chance the Rapper (born 1993).
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Today
Chance remains a beloved choice, ranking #308 in the US. 55,254 babies have been named Chance since 1883.
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How popular is Chance?
1996 peak year
Chance has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #308, with about 1,180 babies named Chance each year. In 1996, 2,243 babies received the name (ranked #154). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 55,254.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,243 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #154)
1,180 Avg. per year
(last decade)
11,800 Total registrations
last 10 years
55,254 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #308) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Chance
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Chance's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — rolling the dice. People named Chance tend to be optimistic, independent, and gifted at making their own luck.

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Makes his own luck
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Independent spirit
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Rolling-dice optimism
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Grammy-level talent
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Everyone deserves one
C3
H8
A1
N5
C3
E5
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Chance
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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