Chase
Chase comes from the Old French "chacier" (to hunt) — the same root as "chase" in English. The name began as a surname referring to a hunter, then crossed to first-name usage in the mid-20th century. Chase is essentially a modern coinage — it has no deep historical roots as a first name. Chase entered the US top 1000 in 1970 and peaked at #49 in 2009. The peak was driven partly by the broader trend toward occupational-surname names (Hunter, Carter, Mason) and partly by Chase Bank, one of the largest banks in the US. Chase (the character Chase in the TV series "House") gave the name pop-culture visibility. I find Chase has a sleek, modern quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "Ch" opening gives it sharpness. Chase is one of the most successful occupational-surname names. Chase is a male name of Old French origin that means "Hunter, to hunt". Sleek, modern, and direct. The name sounds sharp. Chases tend to be confident. US peaked #49 in 2009. Now top 100. Well-known people named Chase include Chase (Old French surname), Chase (fictional, various), Salmon P. Chase (politician), Chase Bank (named after Salmon P. Chase). Common variations and related forms of Chase include Chace (variant), Chayse (modern), Chayce (modern), Cayse (modern).