How Many People Are Named Chetan?
Complete statistics for the name Chetan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chetan, a very rare male name, is held by just 459 people in the US, making up 1 in 719,209 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 63% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2012.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 473 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chetan Through the Generations
Chetan has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2012 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are 459 people named Chetan in the US, with most being under 30 years old. The name's age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 300 under 30, 173 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating it's a relatively new addition to American naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chetan's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Chetan
How Many People Have the Name Chetan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 459 people in the United States currently share the name Chetan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 719,209 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chetan a Common or Rare Name?
Chetan 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 Chetan Mean?
Chetan means "Victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chetan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chetan Most Popular?
The name Chetan reached peak popularity in 2012, with 21 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 Chetan?
Approximately 459 people named Chetan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 473. That works out to roughly 1 in 719,209 Americans.
Is Chetan a rare name?
Chetan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 719,209 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chetan mean?
Chetan means "Victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Chetan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chetan are male and 0% are female.
When was Chetan most popular?
Chetan peaked in 2012 with 21 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.