Chantz
Variant spelling of French name Chance, meaning a chance or opportunity.
Name Census estimates that about 1,148 living Americans carry the first name Chantz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chantz today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chantz births was 1997 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chantz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 298,566 Americans
Peak year
1997
68 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,051
Tracked since 1971
Census
Chantz in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 956 people with the first name Chantz, which placed it at #12,833 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,833
National first-name rank
People counted
956
956 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
61.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chantz
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chantz is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Black (19.4%) and Two or More Races (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chantz described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chantz at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.3% · 586
- Black or African American19.4% · 185
- Two or more races9.4% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 67
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 13
Popularity
Chantz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chantz from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 442 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chantz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chantz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chantz' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Chantz, while Ohio, Indiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chantz
The given name Chantz is believed to have originated from the French language, deriving its roots from the Old French word "chanter," which means "to sing." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who possessed exceptional singing abilities or were involved in musical pursuits during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, the name Chantz has been documented in various ancient texts and historical records, providing glimpses into its early usage and significance. One of the earliest known references to the name can be traced back to the 12th century, where a Chantz de Montfort was mentioned in a chronicle as a renowned troubadour who captivated audiences with his melodic compositions and poetic verses.
In the 14th century, a Chantz la Riviere gained prominence as a skilled luthier, crafting exquisite stringed instruments that were highly sought after by musicians across Europe. His innovative techniques and meticulous attention to detail contributed to the advancement of instrument-making during the Renaissance period.
The name Chantz also appeared in religious contexts, with a notable figure being Chantz de Beauvais, a 13th-century monk and composer who dedicated his life to the creation of sacred music. His compositions were widely performed in monasteries and cathedrals, influencing the development of ecclesiastical music.
In the realm of literature, a significant figure bearing the name Chantz was Chantz de Rouen, a 16th-century poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, tragedy, and the human condition. His plays were widely acclaimed and performed in theaters across France, solidifying his reputation as a prominent literary figure of his time.
Another notable individual was Chantz de Marseille, a 17th-century musician and composer who made significant contributions to the development of French Baroque music. His compositions were celebrated for their intricate melodies and harmonies, and he influenced generations of composers who followed in his footsteps.
While these historical figures serve as examples of the early usage and prominence of the name Chantz, it's important to note that the name's origins and evolution may have been shaped by various cultural and linguistic influences over the centuries, contributing to its rich tapestry of meaning and significance.
People
Chantz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chantz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chantz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chantz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chantz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 298,566 US residents.
Is Chantz a common name?
We classify Chantz as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chantz most popular?
The single biggest year for Chantz was 1997, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chantz is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chantz in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 956 people with the name Chantz, or 0.32 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,833 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chantz in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chantz?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chantz leans strongly male. 920 people counted with this name were male (96.3%), compared with 35 female bearers (3.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chantz?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chantz is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are Black (19.4%) and Two or More Races (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chantz most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Chantz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.3% (586 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chantz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chantz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chantz in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chantz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chantz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chantz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Chantz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.