Chantz
A boy's name of American origin with 1,170 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and one syllable, Chantz hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1971, with 1,170 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #10051, Chantz is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Chantz ranks #10051 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Chantz is a boy's baby name of American origin, a phonetic spelling of Chance — from the Old French cheance meaning 'luck,' 'fortune,' or 'what falls to one.' Chance has been a popular American name since the 1990s, with a Western, free-spirited quality.
Chantz replaces the -ce with -tz, giving this luck-name a more distinctive, edgier look. For parents who love the optimistic spirit of Chance but want a spelling that stands visually apart from the standard form.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Chantz's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Chantz follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Chantz's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chantz was #2574 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10051, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 52 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 206 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 338 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 442 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 117 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 15 | — |
The Story of Chantz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Chantz is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Chantz are most likely born between 1987 and 2007.
How rare is Chantz?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Chantz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1990s with 442 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Chantz by the numbers
- Would fill 24 school buses
- Meeting one Chantz per day would take 3.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(46 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10051 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11059 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6204 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7177 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6029 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7253 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6771 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5847 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4806 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5090 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4722 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3988 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3241 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3809 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4130 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3735 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3842 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3612 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3909 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3398 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024