How Many People Are Named Chela?
Complete statistics for the name Chela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chela is a very rare female name, with only 460 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 716,919 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 79 births, but its trend remains stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 474 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chela Through the Generations
Chela has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1985 when 79 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 460 individuals named Chela living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. This age distribution suggests that while the name isn't particularly trendy, it's not fading away either, maintaining a stable position between classic and modern choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chela
How Many People Have the Name Chela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 460 people in the United States currently share the name Chela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 716,919 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chela a Common or Rare Name?
Chela 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 Chela Mean?
Chela means "creative variant of Chella" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Chela Most Popular?
The name Chela reached peak popularity in 1985, with 79 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 Chela?
Approximately 460 people named Chela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 474. That works out to roughly 1 in 716,919 Americans.
Is Chela a rare name?
Chela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 716,919 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chela mean?
Chela means "creative variant of Chella" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chela are male and 100% are female.
When was Chela most popular?
Chela peaked in 1985 with 79 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.