How Many People Are Named Chas?

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

Chas
Very Rare
Old English

Chas is an uncommon moniker with roots in Old English, making it a very rare name today. Only 1,245 people in the US carry this name, equating to just 1 in 265,044 Americans. The majority of those named Chas are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,245
Living in US
1 in 265,044
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Freedom
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Independent Adventurous
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,245
Worldwide Bearers
#65,195
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
29
🇬🇷 Greece
29
🇮🇩 Indonesia
21
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
20
🇷🇺 Russia
19
🇩🇪 Germany
13
🇹🇭 Thailand
12
🇰🇭 Cambodia
9
🇯🇲 Jamaica
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,240 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
312
Would be under 30 (10%)
945
Would be 30–60 (30%)
1,908
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 3,165 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

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

📜 Chas Through the Generations

Chas has seen its popularity wane since peaking in 1915 with 99 births. Today, it's predominantly found among older generations, with 60% of individuals being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by some.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 60
California 58
Ohio 56
Illinois 42
Pennsylvania 37
Missouri 21
Tennessee 17
Alabama 11
Indiana 10
New York 8

⭐ Famous People Named Chas

Chas is an English unisex given name and nickname, often a short form (hypocorism) of Charles. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Chas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chas's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Chas

How Many People Have the Name Chas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,245 people in the United States currently share the name Chas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 265,044 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chas a Common or Rare Name?

Chas 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 Chas Mean?

Chas means "freedom" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chas Most Popular?

The name Chas reached peak popularity in 1915, with 99 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 Chas?

Approximately 1,245 people named Chas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,165. That works out to roughly 1 in 265,044 Americans.

Is Chas a rare name?

Chas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 265,044 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chas mean?

Chas means "freedom" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Chas more male or female?

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

When was Chas most popular?

Chas peaked in 1915 with 99 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 US1,245
All-Time Births3,165
1 in X1 in 265,044
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1915
World Rank#65,195
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.