How Many People Are Named Chirag?
Complete statistics for the name Chirag: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chirag, a very rare male name, is held by just 637 people in the US, making up 1 in 517,898 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 33 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 667 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chirag Through the Generations
Chirag has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Born in 1985, it reached its peak with 33 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, there are 637 people named Chirag living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This suggests that the name was popular among parents during the '80s and early '90s, and now, as those children grow up, they're carrying forward a legacy that's becoming increasingly rare.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chirag's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Chirag
How Many People Have the Name Chirag?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 637 people in the United States currently share the name Chirag. That works out to roughly 1 in every 517,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chirag a Common or Rare Name?
Chirag 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chirag in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chirag Most Popular?
The name Chirag reached peak popularity in 1985, with 33 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 Chirag?
Approximately 637 people named Chirag live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 667. That works out to roughly 1 in 517,898 Americans.
Is Chirag a rare name?
Chirag is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 517,898 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chirag mean?
The meaning and origin of Chirag are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Chirag more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chirag are male and 0% are female.
When was Chirag most popular?
Chirag peaked in 1985 with 33 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.