Name meaning & stats
Chase
Chase means “hunter”. 184,793 US babies since 1940, peak 2009. Notable Chases are 2.7× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“hunter”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2009
184,793 US babies were named Chase between 1940 and 2025.
Where Chases end up
Not enough notable Chases yet, so this uses the spelling family: Chase, Chaz, Chas.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.7× | High · 44 people |
| Basketball player | 1.6× | Medium · 21 people |
| Baseball player | 2.3× | Medium · 21 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Medium · 12 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, the Chase family show up 2.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Chase has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 91% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2009)