How Many People Are Named Chardonnay?

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

Chardonnay
Very Rare
French

Chardonnay is a unique name often associated with wine, but here it's all about its rarity; only 633 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 521,208 Americans. With most Chardonnays under 30, it's clear this name is a modern choice.

~633
Living in US
1 in 521,208
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wine grape variety
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Refined Elegant
4
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

745
Worldwide Bearers
#885,979
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
633
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇬🇧 England
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
633 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
326
Would be under 30 (51%)
317
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 643 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
41

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

📜 Chardonnay Through the Generations

Chardonnay has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1991 when 48 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of those named Chardonnay is 29, with a significant portion, 326 individuals, under 30 years old. This indicates that Chardonnay remains a popular choice among younger parents, contributing to its status as a genuinely modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 41
Texas 15
Ohio 11
Florida 6
Michigan 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Chardonnay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chardonnay's French roots

📄 About the Name Chardonnay

How Many People Have the Name Chardonnay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 633 people in the United States currently share the name Chardonnay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,208 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chardonnay a Common or Rare Name?

Chardonnay 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 Chardonnay Mean?

Chardonnay means "wine grape variety" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chardonnay in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chardonnay Most Popular?

The name Chardonnay reached peak popularity in 1991, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Chardonnay?

Approximately 633 people named Chardonnay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 643. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,208 Americans.

Is Chardonnay a rare name?

Chardonnay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,208 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chardonnay mean?

Chardonnay means "wine grape variety" and comes from French origins.

Is Chardonnay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chardonnay are male and 100% are female.

When was Chardonnay most popular?

Chardonnay peaked in 1991 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US633
All-Time Births643
1 in X1 in 521,208
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1991
World Rank#885,979
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.