How Many People Are Named Chucky?
Complete statistics for the name Chucky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chucky's origins aren't clear, but its rarity makes it stand out; only 500 people named Chucky live in the US today, making up just 1 in 660,113 Americans; most Chucky's are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 609 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chucky Through the Generations
Chucky's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in 1961 with 36 births, now stable with 500 living bearers. The majority, 51%, are over 60, indicating a strong connection to the older generation. With 293 aged 30-60 and only 5 under 30, Chucky's legacy remains firmly rooted in the past, yet it still holds a place in modern times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chucky's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chucky
How Many People Have the Name Chucky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 500 people in the United States currently share the name Chucky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 660,113 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chucky a Common or Rare Name?
Chucky 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 Chucky Mean?
Chucky means "creative variant of Chuck" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chucky in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chucky Most Popular?
The name Chucky reached peak popularity in 1961, with 36 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 Chucky?
Approximately 500 people named Chucky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 609. That works out to roughly 1 in 660,113 Americans.
Is Chucky a rare name?
Chucky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 660,113 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chucky mean?
Chucky means "creative variant of Chuck" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chucky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chucky are male and 0% are female.
When was Chucky most popular?
Chucky peaked in 1961 with 36 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.