How Many People Are Named Chaim?
Complete statistics for the name Chaim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chaim is a very rare name, with only 11,203 people using it in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 29,456 Americans. It peaked in 2022 with 462 births, showing it's a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 7 is traditionally associated with spiritual growth and introspection.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 11,653 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chaim Through the Generations
The name Chaim has seen a rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 69% of those named Chaim being under 30, it’s clear this is a contemporary choice. The gap between the total births (11,653) and the current living population (11,203) is small, indicating recent trends. The peak year of 2022, with 462 births, highlights a surge in its usage, making it stand out as a modern, newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chaim's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Chaim
How Many People Have the Name Chaim?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 158 people in the United States currently share the name Chaim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,097,780 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chaim a Common or Rare Name?
Chaim is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chaim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chaim Most Popular?
The name Chaim reached peak popularity in 2022, with 462 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chaim?
Approximately 158 people named Chaim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 158. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,097,780 Americans.
Is Chaim a rare name?
Chaim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,097,780 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chaim mean?
The meaning and origin of Chaim are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Chaim more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chaim are male and 0% are female.
When was Chaim most popular?
Chaim peaked in 2022 with 462 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.