How old is someone named Chauncey?
The average Chauncey is 39 years old.
Half of all living Chaunceys are between 25 and 51.
When was Chauncey popular?
Parents have been choosing Chauncey less often since its peak in 1981; 23 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 178 | 0 |
| 1910s | 554 | 0 |
| 1920s | 682 | 0 |
| 1930s | 492 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 393 | 170 |
| 1950s | 627 | 420 |
| 1960s | 760 | 620 |
| 1970s | 1,176 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 1,577 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,312 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 1,105 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 621 | 620 |
| 2020s | 202 | 200 |
How many Chaunceys are still alive?
About 7,000 Chaunceys are alive in the US today. That's 69% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Chauncey since 1880.
Roughly half of all Chaunceys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Chauncey?
About one in three living Chaunceys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Chauncey an old name?
Somewhat. Chauncey is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Chauncey a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 93% of living Chaunceys are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 39 and the men 39.
Names the same age as Chauncey
NAME TWIN
Chauncey's name twin is Mario. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mario's age curve is the closest match to Chauncey's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Chauncey
How old is the average Chauncey?
The average Chauncey in the US is 39 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chauncey?
About 7,000 Chaunceys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Chauncey most popular?
In 1981, when about 190 baby boys were named Chauncey.
Is Chauncey a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 31% of living Chaunceys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this