Total births
1,170
Boys' name · since 1971
Chantz
Chantz has 1,170 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10117
- among boys today
- 1,170
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Chantz is the #10117 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,170 recorded since 1971.
Chantz has 1,170 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10117 as of the latest data, more common than 29% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2024.
- #10117 among boys today
- 1,170 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Chantz is currently the #10117 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 1,170 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10117
- among boys today
- 1,170
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Chantz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10117
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Chantz was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
68 babies were named Chantz in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Chantz compares
1,170 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chantz's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chantz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,170 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chantz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chantz splits its recorded history at 2002: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 68 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chantz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#10,117
Active since
1971
Chantz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2024
- Peak year (1997)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Chantz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chantz's strongest decade.
442 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Chantz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 117
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
442 births
- 2000s
2000s
338 births
- 2010s
2010s
206 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 442 births (38% of all-time use).
How Chantz compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chantz's total volume
Chantz vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chantz by state
Where Chantz concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 34 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Chantz's total US births 2.9%
Even split
34 of 1,170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chantz? ▼
1,170 babies have been named Chantz since 1971. It currently ranks #10117 among boys. The peak year was 1997 with 68 births.
When was Chantz most popular? ▼
Chantz was most popular in the 1990s decade with 442 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Chantz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chantz are Texas (34 births), California (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Chantz been used? ▼
Chantz has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 54 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Chantz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chantz's data
- Chantz's decade-level peak was the 1990s (442 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chantzs (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chantz
Nearby Names Like Chantz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chantz
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Chantz side by side: Chantz vs Charles Chantz vs Chad Chantz vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Chantz
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chantz: #10117 Boys' Name - 1,170 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chantz. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chantz draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.