How Many People Are Named Chantha?

Complete statistics for the name Chantha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chantha
Very Rare
Cambodian

Chantha means 'mercy' in Cambodian, making it a rare gem among names. Only 62 people named Chantha live in the US today, representing just 1 in 5,364,026 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 18 births.

~142
Living in US
1 in 2,334,150
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mercy
🌐
Origin
Cambodian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Gentle Kind
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

110,944
Worldwide Bearers
#9,261
Global Rank
🇰🇭 Cambodia
98,643
🇹🇭 Thailand
11,294
🇺🇸 United States
796
🇨🇦 Canada
75
🇫🇷 France
33
🇱🇦 Laos
16
🇵🇰 Pakistan
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇮🇳 India
9
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
28 (46%)
♀ Female
33 (54%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
64
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 64 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
47
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chantha Through the Generations

Chantha, a name of Cambodian origin, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1986 when 18 babies were given this name. Today, there are 62 individuals named Chantha living in the country, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that Chantha is a name embraced by a generation that came of age during the late 20th century, maintaining a stable trend over the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chantha's Cambodian roots

📄 About the Name Chantha

How Many People Have the Name Chantha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 142 people in the United States currently share the name Chantha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,334,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chantha a Common or Rare Name?

Chantha 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.

What Does the Name Chantha Mean?

Chantha means "mercy" and comes from Cambodian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chantha in SSA data, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

When Was Chantha Most Popular?

The name Chantha reached peak popularity in 1986, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Chantha?

Approximately 142 people named Chantha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 142. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,334,150 Americans.

Is Chantha a rare name?

Chantha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,334,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chantha mean?

Chantha means "mercy" and comes from Cambodian origins.

Is Chantha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 46% of people named Chantha are male and 54% are female.

When was Chantha most popular?

Chantha peaked in 1986 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US142
All-Time Births142
1 in X1 in 2,334,150
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1986
World Rank#9,261
Male %46%
Female %54%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.