Chase
CHAYS · 1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ English / French ◈ 1 syllable
"Hunter"

From English / French

Chase means huntsman — from the Old French chacier (to hunt). It sounds like exactly what it means: the pursuit itself, the thrill of running something down. Chevy Chase became one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1980s. Chase Utley was baseball's most beloved second baseman. The JPMorgan Chase banking empire makes it the sound of finance. One syllable of pure, forward-moving pursuit.

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Chase at a glance
MeaningHunter
OriginEnglish / French
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#120
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Why parents love Chase
  • One syllable with a fast, forward sound: CHAYSS.
  • The meaning huntsman/pursuit is dynamic and active.
  • Chevy Chase was one of the biggest comedy stars of the 80s.
  • JPMorgan Chase adds financial-world gravitas.
  • No nickname needed — Chase is already the action itself.
The vibe of Chase
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Origin & history of Chase
Old French chacier (to hunt) English surname Chase given name
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English / French roots
Chase comes from the Old French chacier, meaning to hunt. The word chase itself captures the name's energy: pursuit, speed, action. Chevy Chase (born Cornelius Crane Chase) was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s through Saturday Night Live and the National Lampoon franchise. JPMorgan Chase is one of the world's largest financial institutions. Chase has been in the US top 100.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as an occupational surname; given-name usage grew from the 1990s.
3
Today
Chase remains a beloved choice, ranking #120 in the US. 182,978 babies have been named Chase since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
How popular is Chase?
2009 peak year
Today, Chase ranks around #120 in the United States, with roughly 3,473 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2009, 7,393 babies were given the name (ranked #61 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Chase has been declining in recent years. In all, around 182,978 babies have been registered as Chase since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
7,393 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #61)
3,473 Avg. per year
(last decade)
34,730 Total registrations
last 10 years
182,978 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #120) Very popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Chase
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Chase's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating through pursuit. People named Chase tend to be driven, quick, and gifted at running down whatever they're after.

Runs down every goal
Quick and driven
Pure pursuit
Forward-only motion
Fast communicator
C3
H8
A1
S1
E5
Sum: 18 → Life path 9
Personality of Chase
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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