Chance

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Chance

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Chance is an English word meaning “Fortune,” or “Luck.” It is also an English surname, probably given as a nickname to a lucky gambler.

History:
The word Chance (or possibly the surname Chance) has lately gained popularity as a first name.

Pronunciation: chans.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.007 % named Chance
0.005 % surnamed Chance

Popularity of Chance:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 657th most popular.
1980-1990: 379th most popular.
1990: 332nd most popular.
1991: 340th most popular.
1992: 340th most popular.
1993: 308th most popular.
1994: 227th most popular.
1995: 194th most popular.
1996: 159th most popular.
1997: 196th most popular.
1998: 208th most popular.
1999: 228th most popular.
2000: 212th most popular.
2001: 230th most popular.
2002: 236th most popular.
2003: 246th most popular.