Chancy is an uncommon, unique name of English origin. It means 'lucky' or 'having good fortune'. The name has no significant historical figures attached to it and was not present in the Middle Ages. Instead, Chancy emerged as a rare given name in recent times, often chosen for its distinctive sound and meaning.
The name Chancy experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with the highest number of births occurring in 1984 (12 births). However, it seems that the name has become less common over time, with only 5 or 6 births recorded in most years from the mid-1990s onwards. The total number of births over this period is 209.