How Many People Are Named Chaun?
Complete statistics for the name Chaun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chaun is a very rare male name, with only 417 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 791,461 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 19 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 446 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chaun Through the Generations
Chaun has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1980 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups. People named Chaun are predominantly middle-aged, with 70% falling between the ages of 30 and 60, while 26% are younger than 30 and only 4% are over 60.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chaun's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chaun
How Many People Have the Name Chaun?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 417 people in the United States currently share the name Chaun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 791,461 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chaun a Common or Rare Name?
Chaun 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 Chaun Mean?
Chaun means "creative variant of Chuan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chaun in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Chaun Most Popular?
The name Chaun reached peak popularity in 1980, with 19 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 Chaun?
Approximately 417 people named Chaun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 446. That works out to roughly 1 in 791,461 Americans.
Is Chaun a rare name?
Chaun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 791,461 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chaun mean?
Chaun means "creative variant of Chuan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chaun more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Chaun are male and 2% are female.
When was Chaun most popular?
Chaun peaked in 1980 with 19 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.