How Many People Are Named Chon?
Complete statistics for the name Chon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chon is a very rare male name, with only 151 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,184,744 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of folks named Chon are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Chon might excel in roles where they can inspire and guide others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 266 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: 1973Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chon Through the Generations
Chon has been a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1973 when 15 babies were given this name. Today, there are 151 people named Chon living in the country, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Chon is more popular among older generations, though it remains a name between classic and modern, not seeing significant changes in popularity over the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chon's Cambodian roots
📄 About the Name Chon
How Many People Have the Name Chon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,315 people in the United States currently share the name Chon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,985 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Chon a Common or Rare Name?
Chon is classified as 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 Chon Mean?
Chon means "Cambodian origin, meaning 'to be born'" and comes from Cambodian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chon Most Popular?
The name Chon reached peak popularity in 1973, with 15 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 Chon?
Approximately 3,315 people named Chon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,315. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,985 Americans.
Is Chon a rare name?
Chon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,985 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chon mean?
Chon means "Cambodian origin, meaning 'to be born'" and comes from Cambodian origins.
Is Chon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chon are male and 0% are female.
When was Chon most popular?
Chon peaked in 1973 with 15 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.